He asked me to let my daughter go to him in that capacity, assuring me that in Venice she would have good opportunities of getting married.

He offered to give me a deed in writing stating that, on the day of her marriage, he would give her all his furniture valued at about one thousand ducats, and the inheritance of a small estate, bringing one hundred ducats a year, which lie possesses here.

It seemed to me a good bargain, and, my daughter being pleased with the offer, I accepted.

He gave me the deed duly drawn by a notary, and my daughter went with him.

I know that he makes a regular slave of her, but she chose to go.
Nevertheless, I need not tell you that my most ardent wish is to see her married, for, as long as a girl is without a husband, she is too much exposed to temptation, and the poor mother cannot rest in peace." "Then come to Venice with me.