Everybody applauded, and Angelique turned red with satisfaction.

After a visit of four hours I bowed myself out, and the advocate, following me, told me that his mother-in-law begged me to consider myself as a friend of the family, and to be certain of a welcome at any hour I liked to call.

I thanked him gratefully and took my leave, trusting that I had pleased this amiable society as much as it had pleased me.
The next day I presented myself to the Abbe Gama.

He was a Portuguese, about forty years old, handsome, and with a countenance full of candour, wit, and good temper.

His affability claimed and obtained confidence.