Afterwards I served as an engineer in the army, and since that time I have published several works anonymously, which are now in use in every boys' school.

Having given up the military service, and being poor, I undertook and completed the education of several young men, some of whom shine now in the world even more by their excellent conduct than by their talents.

My last pupil was the Marquis Botta.

Now being without employment I live, as you see, trusting in God's providence.

Four years ago, I made the acquaintance of Baron Bavois, from Lausanne, son of General Bavois who commanded a regiment in the service of the Duke of Modem, and afterwards was unfortunate enough to make himself too conspicuous.