At the supper-table he shewed himself very witty, and M.Dandolo named an hour for the next day, when he intended to present him to the secretary for war.

In the evening I accompanied him to his lodging, where I found that the two young girls were delighted because the young Swiss nobleman had no servant, and because they hoped to convince him that he would not require one.
The next day, a little earlier than the time appointed, I called upon him with M.Dandolo and M.Barbaro, who were both to present him at the war office.

We found him at his toilet under the delicate hands of the eldest girl, who was dressing his hair.

His room, was fragrant with the perfumes of his pomatums and scents.

This did not indicate a sainted man; yet my two friends did not feel scandalized, although their astonishment was very evident, for they had not expected that show of gallantry from a young neophyte.