There is a MEMOIR by that Quack of a Cagliostro, too: these are at this moment the theme of all talk." APRIL 6th.

"The MEMOIRS, the lies, succeed each other; and the Business grows darker, not clearer.

Such a Cardinal of the Church! He brazenly maintains his distracted story about the Bosquet [Interview with me in person, in that Hornbeam Arbor at Versailles; to me inconceivable, not yet knowing of a Demoiselle d'Oliva from the streets, who had acted my part there], and my Assent [to purchase the Necklace for me].

His impudence and his audacity surpass belief.

O Sister, I need all my strength to support such cruel assaults....