Hippolitoassoonasshewasgonein，begantomakehisRemarksabouttheHouse，walkingroundthegreatCourt，viewingtheGardensandallthePassagesleadingtothatsideofthePiazza。Havingsufficientlyinformedhimself，withaHeartfullofLove，andaHeadfullofStratagem，hewalkedtowardhisLodging，impatienttillthearrivalofAurelianthathemightgivehimselfvent。Inwhichinterim，letmetakethelibertytodigressalittle，andtelltheReadersomethingwhichIdonotdoubthehasapprehendedhimselflongago，ifhebenotthedullestReaderintheWorld；yetonlyfororderssake，letmetellhimIsay，ThatayoungGentleman（CousintotheaforesaidDonFabritio）happenedonenighttohavesomewordsataGameingHousewithoneLorenzo，whichcreatedaQuarreloffatalConsequencetotheformer，whowaskilledupontheSpot，andlikelytobesotothelatter，whowasverydesperatelywounded。
FabritiobeingmuchconcernedforhisKinsman，vow’drevenge（accordingtotheancientandlaudablecustomofItaly）uponLorenzoifhesurviv’d，orincaseofhisdeath（ifitshouldhappentoanticipatethat，muchmoreswingingDeathwhichhehadinstoreforhim）uponhisnextofKin，andsotodescendLineallylikeanEnglishEstate，toalltheHeirsMalesofthisFamily。ThissameFabritiohadindeed（asLeonoratoldHippolito）takenparticularnoticeofhimfromhisfirstentranceintotheRoom，andwassofardoubtfulastogooutimmediatelyhimself，andmakeenquiryconcerningLorenzo，butwasquicklyinform’dofthegreatnessofhisError，inbelievingaMantobeabroad，whowassoillofhisWounds，thattheynowdespair’dofhisrecovery；andthereuponreturn’dtotheBallverywellsatisfied，butnotbeforeLeonoraandHippolitoweredeparted。
So，Reader，havingnowdischarg’dmyConscienceofasmallDiscoverywhichIthoughtmyselfobligedtomaketoThee，Iproceedtotellthee，thatourFriendAurelianhadbythistimedancedhimselfintoaNetwhichheneithercould，norwhichisworsedesiredtountangle。
HisSoulwascharm’dtothemovementofherBody：anAirsograceful，sosweet，soeasieandsogreat，hehadneverseen。ShehadsomethingofMajestyinher，whichappear’dtobebornwithher；
andthoughitstruckanaweintotheBeholders，yetwasitsweetnedwithafamiliarityofBehaviour，whichrendreditagreeabletoeveryBody。ThegrandeurofherMienwasnotstiff，butunstudiedandunforced，mixedwithasimplicity；free，yetnotloosenoraffected。
Iftheformerseem’dtocondescend，thelatterseem’dtoaspire；andbothtouniteinthecentreofPerfection。EveryturnshegaveindancingsnatchtAurelianintoaRapture，andhehadliketohavebeenouttwoorthreetimeswithfollowinghisEyes，whichsheledaboutasSlavestoherHeels。
Assoonastheyhaddonedancing，hebegantocomplainofhiswantofBreathandLungs，tospeaksufficientlyinherCommendation；Shesmilinglytoldhim，hedidilltodancesomuchthen：YetinConsiderationofthepainshehadtakenmorethanordinaryuponheraccountshewouldbatehimagreatdealofComplement，butwiththisProviso，Thathewastodiscovertoherwhohewas。AurelianwasunwillingforthepresenttoownhimselftobereallytheManhewas；
whenasuddainthoughtcameintohisHeadtotakeuponhimtheNameandCharacterofHippolito，whohewassurewasnotknowninFlorence。Hethereupon，afteralittlepause，pretendedtorecalhimselfinthismanner：’Madam，itisnosmalldemonstrationoftheentireResignationwhichIhavemadeofmyHearttoyourChains，sincethesecretsofitarenolongerinmypower。IconfessIonlytookFlorenceinmyway，notdesigninganylongerResidence，thanshouldberequisitetoinformtheCuriosityofaTraveller，oftheraretiesofthePlace。WhetherHappinessorMiserywillbetheConsequenceofthatCuriosity，Iamyetinfear，andsubmittoyourDetermination；butsureIam，nottodepartFlorencetillyouhavemademethemostmiserableManinit，andrefusemethefatalKindnessofDyingatyourFeet。IambyBirthaSpaniard，oftheCityofToledo；mynameHippolitodiSaviolina：IwasyesterdayaManfree，asNaturemadethefirst；todayIamfallenintoaCaptivity，whichmustcontinuewithmyLife，andwhich，itisinyourpower，tomakemuchdearertome。ThusinobediencetoyourCommands，andcontrarytomyResolutionofremainingunknowninthisplace，Ihaveinform’dyou，Madam，whatIam；whatIshallbe，I
desiretoknowfromyou；atleast，Ihope，thefreediscoveryIhavemadeofmyself，willencourageyoutotrustmewiththeknowledgeofyourPerson。
Herealowbow，andadeepsigh，putanendtohisDiscourse，andsignifiedhisExpectationofherReply，whichwastothispurpose——
（ButIhadforgottotellyou，ThatAureliankeptoffhisMaskfromthetimethathetoldherhewasofSpain，tilltheperiodofhisRelation。）HadIthought（saidshe）thatmyCuriositywouldhavebroughtmeindebt，Ishouldcertainlyhaveforbornit；oratleasthaveagreedwithyoubeforehandabouttherateofyourdiscovery，thenIhadnotbroughtmyselftotheInconveniencyofbeingcensur’d，eitheroftoomucheasinessorreservedness；buttoavoid，asmuchasIcan，theextreamityofeither，Iamresolv’dbuttodiscovermyselfinpart，andwillendeavourtogiveyouaslittleoccasionasIcan，eithertoboastof，orridiculetheBehaviouroftheWomenofFlorenceinyourTravels。
Aurelianinterruptedher，andsworeverysolemnly（andthemoreheartily，Ibelieve，becausehethenindeedspoketruth）thathewouldmakeFlorencetheplaceofhisabode，whateverconcernshehadelsewhere。SheadvisedhimtobecautioushowhesworetohisExpressionsofGallantry；andfarthertoldhimshenowhopedsheshouldmakehimareturntoalltheFineThingshehadsaid，sinceshegavehimhischoicewhetherhewouldknowwhoshewas，orseeherFace。
AurelianwhowasreallyinLove，andinwhomConsiderationwouldhavebeenaCrime，greedilyembrac’dthelatter，sincesheassuredhimatthattimeheshouldnotknowboth。Well，whatfollow’d？Why，shepull’doffherMask，andappear’dtohimatonceintheGloryofBeauty。ButwhocantelltheastonishmentAurelianfelt？Hewasforatimesenseless；Admirationhadsuppress’dhisSpeech，andhisEyeswereentangledinLight。Ishort，tobemadesensibleofhiscondition，wemustconceivesomeIdeaofwhathebeheld，whichisnottoimaginedtillseen，northentobeexpress’d。NowseetheimpertinenceandconceitednessofanAuthor，whowillhaveaflingataDescription，whichhehasPrefacedwithanimpossibility。OnemighthaveseensomethinginherCompositionresemblingtheFormationofEpicurushisWorld，asifeveryAtomeofBeautyhadconcurr’dtouniteanexcellency。HadthatcuriousPainterlivedinherdays，hemighthaveavoidedhispainfulsearch，whenhecollectedfromthechoicestpiecesthemostchoiceFeatures，andbyadueDispositionandJudiciousSymmetryofthoseexquisiteparts，madeonewholeandperfectVenus。Natureseem’dheretohaveplay’dthePlagiary，andtohavemoldedintoSubstancethemostrefinedThoughtsofinspiredPoets。HerEyesdiffus’dRayscomfortableaswarmth，andpiercingasthelight；theywouldhaveworkedapassagethroughthestraightestPores，andwithadeliciousheat，haveplay’daboutthemostobduratefrozenHeart，untill’tweremelteddowntoLove。SuchMajestyandAffabilitywereinherLooks；soalluring，yetcommandingwasherPresence，thatitmingedawewithlove；kindlingaFlamewhichtrembledtoaspire。Shehaddancedmuch，which，togetherwithherbeingclosemasked，gaveheratinctureofCarnationmorethanordinary。ButAurelian（fromwhomIhadeverytittleofherDescription）fancy’dhesawalittleNestofCupidsbreakfromtheTressesofherHair，andeveryoneofficiouslybetakehimselftohistask。Somefann’dwiththeirdownyWings，herglowingCheeks；whileothersbrush’dthebalmyDewfromoffherFace，leavingaloneaheavenlyMoistureblubbingonherLips，onwhichtheydrankandrevell’dfortheirpains；Nay，soparticularweretheirallotmentsinherservice，thatAurelianwasverypositiveayoungCupidwhowasbutjustPen-feather’d，employ’dhisnakedQuillstopickherTeeth。
Andathousandotherthingshistransportrepresentedtohim，whichnonebutLoverswhohaveexperienceofsuchVisionswillbelieve。
AssoonasheawakedandfoundhisSpeechcometohim，heemploy’dittothiseffect：
’’TisenoughthatIhaveseenaDivinity——NothingbutMercycaninhabitthesePerfections——TheirutmostrigourbringsaDeathpreferabletoanyLife，butwhattheygive——Useme，Madam，asyouplease；forbyyourfairself，IcannotthinkaBlissbeyondwhatnowIfeel——YouwoundwithPleasure，andifyouKillitmustbewithTransport——Ah！Yetmethinkstolive——OHeaven！tohaveLifepronouncedbythoseBless’dLips——Didtheynotinspirewheretheycommand，itwereanimmediateDeathofJoy。
AurelianwasgrowingalittletooloudwithhisAdmiration，hadshenotjusttheninterruptedhim，byclappingonherMasque，andtellinghimtheyshouldbeobserved，ifheproceededinhisExtravagance；andwithal，thathisPassionwastoosuddaintobereal，andtooviolenttobelasting。Hereplied，Indeeditmightnotbeverylasting，（withasubmissivemournfulVoice）butitwouldcontinueduringhisLife。Thatitwassuddain，hedenied，forshehadraiseditbydegreesfromhisfirstsightofher，byacontinueddiscoveryofCharms，inherMienandConversation，tillshethoughtfittosetFiretotheTrainshehadlaid，bytheLightningofherFace；andthenhecouldnothelpit，ifhewereblownup。
Hebegg’dhertobelievetheSincerityofhisPassion，atleasttoenjoinhimsomething，whichmighttendtotheConvincingofherIncredulity。Shesaid，sheshouldfindatimetomakesomeTrialsofhim；butforthefirst，shechargedhimnottofolloworobserveher，aftertheDissolutionoftheAssembly。Hepromisedtoobey，andentreatedhertotellhimbutherName，thathemighthaveRecoursetothatinhisAfflictionforherAbsence，ifhewereabletosurviveit。Shedesiredhimtolivebyallmeans；andifhemusthaveaNametoplaywith，tocallherIncognita，tillhewerebetterinformed。
TheCompanybreakingup，shetookherleave，andathisearnestEntreaty，gavehimashortVisionofherFacewhich，thendress’dinanobligingsmile，causedanotherfitofTransport，whichlastedtillshewasgoneoutofSight。AureliangathereduphisSpirits，andwalkedslowlytowardshisLodging，neverremembringthathehadlostHippolito，tilluponturningtheCornerofaStreet，heheardanoiseofFighting；andcomingnear，sawaManmakeavigorousDefenceagainsttwo，whopressedviolentlyuponhim。HethenthoughtofHippolito，andfancyinghesawtheglimmeringofDiamondButtons，suchasHippolitohadupontheSleevesofhisHabit，immediatelydrewtohisAssistance；andwiththatEagernessandResolution，thattheAssailants，findingtheirunmanlyoddsdefeated，tooktotheirHeels。
ThePersonrescuedbytheGenerousHelpofAurelian，cametowardhim；
butashewouldhavestoop’dtohavesalutedhim，dropp’d，faintingathisfeet。Aurelian，nowhewassonearhim，perceiv’dplainlyHippolito’sHabit，andstep’dhastilytotakehimup。JustassomeoftheGuards（whoweregoingtheRounds，apprehensiveofsuchDisordersinanUniversalMerriment）cameuptohimwithLights，andhadtakenPrisonerstheTwoMen，whomtheymetwiththeirSword’sdrawn；whenlookingintheFaceoftheWoundedMan，hefounditwasnotHippolito，buthisGovernourClaudio，intheHabithehadwornattheBall。Hewasextreamlysurpriz’d，aswerethePrisoners，whoconfess’dtheirDesigntohavebeenuponLorenzo；groundingtheirMistakeupontheHabitwhichwasknowntohavebeenhis。TheywereTwoMenwhoformerlyhadbeenServantstohim，whomLorenzohadunfortunatelyslain。
TheymadeashifttobringClaudiotohimself；andpartoftheGuardcarryingoffthePrisoners，whomAureliandesiredtheywouldsecure，therestaccompaniedhimbearingClaudiointheirArmstohisLodging。HehadnotpatiencetoforbearaskingforHippolitobytheWay；whomClaudioassuredhim，hehadleftsafeinhisChamber，aboveTwoHourssince。ThathiscomingHomesolongbeforetheDivertisementswereended，andUndressinghimself，hadgivenhimtheUnhappyCuriosity，toputonhisHabit，andgotothePallace；inhisReturnfromwhence，hewassetuponintheMannerhefoundhim，whichifherecovered，hemustownhisLifeindebtedtohistimelyAssistance。
BeingcometotheHouse，theycarriedhimtohisBed，andhavingsentforSurgeonsAurelianrewardedanddismissedtheGuard。Hestay’dthedressingofClaudio’sWounds，whichweremany，thoughtheyhop’dnoneMortal：andleavinghimtohisRest，wenttogiveHippolitoanAccountofwhathadhappened，whomhefoundwithaTablebeforehim，leaninguponbothhisElbows，hisFacecoveredwithhisHands，andsomotionless，thatAurelianconcludedhewasasleep；seeingseveralPapersliebeforehim，halfwrittenandblottedoutagain，hethoughttostealsoftlytotheTable，anddiscoverwhathehadbeenemployedabout。Justashereach’dforthhisHandtotakeuponeofthePapers，Hippolitostartedupsoonthesuddain，assurpriz’dAurelianandmadehimleapback；Hippolito，ontheotherhand，notsupposingthatanyBodyhadbeennearhim，wassodisorderedwiththeAppearanceofaManathisElbow，（whomhisAmazementdidnotpermithimtodistinguish）thatheleap’dhastilytohisSword，andinturninghimabout，overthrewtheStandandCandles。HereweretheybothleftintheDark，HippolitogropingaboutwithhisSword，andthrustingateveryChairthathefeltopposehim。Aurelianwasscarcecometohimself，whenthinkingtostepbacktowardtheDoorthathemightinformhisFriendofhisMistake，withoutexposinghimselftohisblindFury；Hippolitoheardhimstir，andmadeafullthrustwithsuchViolence，thattheHiltoftheSwordmeetingwithAurelian’sBreastbeathimdown，andHippolitoatopofhim，asaServantalarm’dwiththenoise，cameintotheChamberwithaLight。
TheFellowtrembled，andthoughttheywerebothDead，tillHippolitoraisinghimself，toseewhomhehadgotunderhim，swoon’dawayuponthediscoveryofhisFriend。ButsuchwastheextraordinaryCareofProvidenceindirectingtheSword，thatitonlypastunderhisArm，givingnoWoundtoAurelia，butalittleBruisebetweenhisShoulderandBreastwiththeHilt。Hegotup，scarcerecoveredofhisFright，andbythehelpoftheServant；laidHippolitoupontheBed；whowhenhewascometohimselfcouldhardlybeperswaded，thathisFriendwasbeforehimandalive，tillheshew’dhimhisBreast，wherewasnothingofaWound。Hippolitobegg’dhisPardonaThousandTimes，andcurs’dhimselfasoften，whowassoneartocommittingthemostExecrableActofAmicide。
Theydismiss’dtheFellow，andwithmanyEmbraces，congratulatedtheirfortunateDeliveryfromtheMischiefwhichcamesonearthem，eachblaminghimselfastheOccasion：AurelianaccusinghisownunadvisednessinstealinguponHippolito；Hippolitoblaminghisowntemerityandweakness，inbeingsoeasilyfrightedtoDisorder；andlastofall，hisblindness，innotknowinghisdearestFriend。ButtherehegaveaSigh，andpassionatelytakingAurelianbytheHand，cry’d，Ah！myFriend，Loveisindeedblind，whenitwouldnotsuffermetoseeyou——TherearoseanotherSigh；aSympathyseiz’dAurelianimmediately：（For，bytheWay，sighingisascatchingamongLovers，asyawningamongtheVulgar。）BesidehearingtheNameofLove，madehimfetchsuchaSigh，thatHippolito’swerebutFly-blowsinComparison，thatwasansweredwithalltheMightHippolitohad，Aurelianply’dhimclosetilltheywerebothoutofBreath。
ThusnotaWordpass’d，thougheachwondredwhythet’othersigh’d，atlastconcludedittobeonlyComplaisancetooneanother。
AurelianbroketheSilence，bytellinghimtheMisfortuneofhisGovernour。Hippolitorejoic’dasattheluckiestAccidentwhichcouldhavebefall’nhim。AurelianwondredathisunseasonableMirth，anddemandedtheCauseofit；heanswer’d，ItwouldnecessitatehislongerStayinFlorence，andforoughtheknewbetheMeansofbringingahappyPeriodtohisAmour。
HisFriendthoughthimtobelittlebetterthanaMadman，whenheperceiv’dhimofasuddainsnatchoutofhisBosomaHandkerchief，whichhavingkiss’dwithagreatdealofArdour，hetookAurelianbytheHand，andsmilingattheSurprizehesawhimin；
’YourFlorentineCupidiscertainly（saidhe）’themostExpertintheWorld。IhavesinceIsawyoubeheldthemostBeautifulofWomen。I
amfalndesperatelyinLovewithher，andthosePaperswhichyouseesoblottedandscattered，arebutsomanyEssayswhichIhavemadetotheDeclarationofmyPassion。AndthisHandkerchiefwhichIsozealouslyCaress，istheInestimableTokenwhichIhavetomakemyselfknowntoher。’OLeonora！（continuedhe）’howhastthoustamp’dthineImageonmySoul！HowmuchdeareramItomyself，sinceI
havehadthyHeavenlyForminkeeping！Now，myAurelian，Iamworthythee；myexaltedLovehasDignifiedme，andrais’dmefarabovethypoorformerDespicableHippolito。
AurelianseeingtheRapturehewasin，thoughtitinvaintoexpectasettledRelationoftheAdventure，sowasreachingtotheTableforsomeofthePapers，butHippolitotoldhim，IfhewouldhavealittlepatiencehewouldacquainthimwiththewholeMatter；andthereupontoldhimWordforWordhowhewasmistakenforLorenzo，andhisManagementofhimself。AureliancommendedhisPrudence，innotdiscoveringhimself；andtoldhim，IfhecouldsparesomuchtimefromtheContemplationofhisMistress，hewouldinformhimofanAdventure，thoughnotsoAccidental，yetofasgreatConcerntohisownfutureHappiness。SorelatedallthathadhappenedtohimwithhisBeautifulIncognita。
HavingendedtheStory，theybegantoconsideroftheMeanstheyweretousetowardaReviewoftheirMistresses。AurelianwasConfoundedattheDifficultyheconceivedonhisPart。HeunderstoodfromHippolito’sAdventure，thathisFatherknewofhisbeinginTown，whomhemustunavoidablyDisobligeifheyetconcealedhimself，andDisobeyifhecameintohisSight；forhehadalreadyentertain’danAversionforJuliana，inapprehensionofherbeingImposedonhim。
HisIncognitawasrootedinhisHeart，yetcouldhenotComforthimselfwithanyHopeswhenheshouldseeher：Heknewnotwhereshelived，andshehadmadehimnoPromiseofasecondConference。ThendidherepenthisinconsiderateChoice，inpreferringthemomentaryVisionofherFace，toacertainIntelligenceofherPerson。Everythoughtthatsucceededdistractedhim，andalltheHopeshecouldpresumeupon，werewithincompassoftheTwoDaysMerrimentyettocome；forwhichSpacehehop’dhemightexcusehisremainingconceal’dtohisFather。
Hippolitoontheotherside（thoughAurelianthoughthiminamuchbetterWay）wasnolessafflictedforhimself。TheDifficultieswhichhesawinhisFriend’sCircumstances，puthimuponfindingoutagreatmanymoreinhisown，thanreallytherewere。Butwhatterrifiedhimmostofall，washisbeinganutterStrangertoLeonora；shehadnottheleastknowledgeofhimbutthroughmistake，andconsequentlycouldformnoIdeaofhimtohisAdvantage。Helook’duponitasanunluckythoughtinAureliantotakeuponhimhisName，sincepossiblytheTwoLadieswereacquainted，andshouldtheycommunicatetoeachothertheirAdventures；theymightbothreasonablysufferintheirOpinions，andbethoughtguiltyofFalshood，sinceitwouldappeartothemasOnePersonpretendingtoTwo。Aureliantoldhim，therewasbutoneRemedyforthat，whichwasforHippolito，inthesameMannerthathehaddone，tomakeuseofhisName，whenhewrittoLeonora，andusewhatargumentshecouldtoperswadehertoSecrecy，leasthisFathershouldknowoftheReasonwhichkepthimconcealedinTown。Anditwaslikely，thoughperhapsshemightnotimmediatelyentertainhisPassion；yetshewouldoutofGenerosityconceal，whatwashiddenonlyforhersake。
Wellthiswasconcludedon，afteragreatmanyotherReasonsusedoneitherSide，infavouroftheContrivance；theyatlastarguedthemselvesintoaBelief，thatFortunehadbefriendedthemwithabetterPlot，thantheirregularThinkingcouldhavecontriv’d。Sosoonhadtheyconvinc’dthemselves，inwhattheywerewillingtobelieve。
Aurelianlaidhimselfdowntorest，thatis，upontheBed；forhewasabetterLoverthantopretendtosleepthatNight，whileHippolitosethimselfagaintoframehisLetterdesign’dforLeonora。Hewritseveral，atlastpitcheduponone，andveryprobablytheworst，asyoumayguesswhenyoureaditinitsproperPlace。
ItwasbreakofDaywhentheServant，whohadbeenemployedalltheforegoingDayinprocuringAccoutrementsfortheTwoCavaliers，toappearinattheTilting，cameintotheRoom，andtoldthemalltheYoungGentlemenintheTownweretryingtheirEquipage，andpreparingtobeearlyintheLists。TheymadethemselvesreadywithallExpeditionattheAlarm：andHippolitohavingmadeaVisittohisGovernour，dispatch’daMessengerwiththeLetterandDirectionstoLeonora。AttheSignalagreedupontheCasementwasopenedandaStringletdown，towhichtheBearerhavingfastnedtheLetter，sawitdrawnup，andreturned。ItwereavainattempttodescribeLeonora’sSurprize，whenshereadtheSuperscription。——TheUnfortunateAurelian，totheBeautifulLeonora——AftershewasalittlerecoveredfromherAmaze，sherecollectedtoherselfallthePassagesbetweenherandhersupposedCousin，andimmediatelyconcludedhimtobeAurelian。ThenseverallittleCircumstanceswhichshethoughtmighthavebeensufficienttohaveconvincedher，representedthemselvestoher；andshewasinastrangeUneasinesstothinkofherfreeCarriagetoaStranger。
ShewasonceinaMindtohaveburn’dtheLetter，ortohavestay’dforanOpportunitytosenditagain。ButshewasaWoman，andherCuriosityopposeditselftoallthoughtsofthatNature：atlengthwithafirmResolution，sheopenedit，andfoundWordforWord，whatisunderwritten。
TheLetter。
MADAM，IfyourfairEyes，uponthebreakingupofthis，meetwithsomewhattooquickaSurprize，makethence，Ibeseechyou，somereflectionupontheConditionImustneedshavebeenin，atthesuddainAppearanceofthatSunofBeauty，whichatonceshonesofulluponmysoul。IcouldnotimmediatelydisengagemyselffromthatMazeofCharms，toletyouknowhowunworthyaCaptiveyourEyeshadmadethroughmistake。Sure，Madam，youcannotbutremembermyDisorder，ofwhichyourInnocent（Innocent，thoughperhapstomeFatal）ErrormadeaCharitable（butwide）Construction。YourTonguepursuedtheVictoryofyourEyes，andyoudidnotgivemetimetorallymypoorDisorderedSenses，soastomakeatolerableRetreat。Pardon，Madam，theContinuationoftheDeceipt，andcallitnotso，thatIappear’dtobeotherthanmyself；forHeavenknowsIwasnotthenmyself，noramInowmyown。Youtoldmesomethingthatconcern’dmenearly，astoaMarriagemyFatherdesign’dme，andmuchmorenearlyinbeingtoldbyyou。ForHeaven’ssake，disclosenottoanyBodyyourKnowledgeofme，thatImaynotbeforcedtoanimmediateActofDisobedience；forifmyfutureServicesandinviolateLove，cannotrecommendmetoyourFavour，IshallfindmorecomfortinthecoldEmbracesofaGrave，thanintheArmsoftheneversomuchadmired（butbymedreaded）Juliana。Think，Madam，ofthosesevereCircumstancesIlieunder；andwithalIbegyou，thinkitisinyourPower，andonlyinyourPower，tomakethemhappyasmyWishes，ormuchmoremiserablethanIamabletoimagine。Thatdear，inestimable（thoughundesign’d）FavourwhichIreceiv’dfromyou，shallthisDaydistinguishmefromtheCrowdofyourAdmirers；thatwhichIreallyappliedtomyinwardbleedingWound，thewelcomWoundwhichyouhavemade，andwhich，unlessfromyou，doeswishnoCure；
thenpardonandhavepityon，OAdoredLeonora，him，whoisyour’sbyCreationasheisHeaven’s，thoughneversounworthy。HavepityonYourAurelian。
ShereadtheLetteroverandover，thenflungitby，thenreaditagain；theNoveltyoftheAdventuremadeherrepeatherCuriosity，andtakemorethanordinaryPainstounderstandit。AtlastherFamiliaritywiththeExpressionsgrewtoanIntimacy，andwhatsheatfirstpermittedshenowbegantolike。Shethoughttherewassomethinginitalittlemoreserious，thantobebarelyGallantry。
ShewondredatherownBlindness，andfancy’dshecouldremembersomethingofamorebecomingAirintheStrangerthanwasusualtoLorenzo。Thisthoughtwasparenttoanotherofthesamekind，tillalongChainsuccessivelyhadBirth，andeveryonesomewhatmorethanother，inFavourofthesupposedAurelian。ShereflecteduponhisDiscretion，indeferringtheDiscoveryofhimself，tillalittletimehad，asitwere，weanedherfromherperswasion，andbyremovingherfartherfromherMistake，hadpreparedherforafullanddeterminateConvincement。ShethoughthisBehaviour，inpersonatingaSickMansoreadily，uponthefirsthintwasnotamiss，andsmil’dtothinkofhisExcusetoprocureherHandkerchief；andlastofall，hissiftingouttheMeanstowritetoher，whichhehaddonewiththatModestyandRespect，shecouldnottellhowtofindfaultwithit。
ShehadproceededthusfarinamazeofThought，whenshestartedtofindherselfsolosttoherReason，andwouldhavetrodbackagainthatpathofdeludingFancy；accusingherselfofFondness，andinconsiderateEasiness，ingivingCredittotheLetterofaPersonwhoseFacesheneversaw，andwhosefirstAcquaintancewithherwasaTreachery，andhewhocouldsoreadilydeliverhisTongueofaLyeuponaSurprize，wasscarcetobetrustedwhenhehadsufficientTimeallow’dhimtobegetaFiction，andMeanstoperfecttheBirth。
HowdidsheknowthistobeAurelian，ifhewere？Nayfarther，putittotheExtremity，WhatifsheshoulduponfartherConversationwithhimproceedtoLovehim？WhatHopeswerethereforher？OrhowcouldsheconsenttoMarryaManalreadyDestinedforanotherWoman？
nay，aWomanthatwasherFriend，whoseMarryingwithhimwastocompleatthehappyReconciliationofTwoNobleFamilies，andwhichmightpreventtheEffusionofmuchBloodlikelytobeshedinthatQuarrel：Besides，sheshouldincurrshareoftheGuilt，whichhewoulddrawuponhimbyDisobediencetohisFather，whomshewassurewouldnotbeconsentingtoit。
’Tisstrangenow，butallAccountsagree，thatjusthereLeonora，whohadrunlikeaviolentStreamagainstAurelianhitherto，nowretortedwithasmuchprecipitationinhisFavour。IcouldnevergetanyBodytogivemeasatisfactoryreason，forhersuddainanddextrousChangeofOpinionjustatthatstop，whichmademeconcludeshecouldnothelpit；andthatNatureboil’doverinheratthattimewhenithadsofairanOpportunitytoshowitself：ForLeonoraitseemswasaWomanBeautiful，andotherwiseofanexcellentDisposition；butintheBottomaveryWoman。ThislastObjection，thisOpportunityofperswadingMantoDisobedience，determinedtheMatterinFavourofAurelian，morethanallhisExcellenciesandQualifications，takehimasAurelian，orHippolito，orbothtogether。
Well，theSpiritofContradictionandofEvewasstronginher；andshewasinafairWaytoLoveAurelian，forshelik’dhimalready；
thatitwasAurelianshenolongerdoubted，forhaditbeenaVillain，whohadonlytakenhisNameuponhimforanyillDesigns，hewouldneverhaveslip’dsofavourableanOpportunityaswhentheywerealoneandintheNightcomingthroughtheGardenandbroadSpacebeforethePiazza。Inshort，thusmuchsheresolv’d，atleasttoconcealtheKnowledgeshehadofhim，ashehadentreatedherinhisLetter，andtomakeparticularRemarksofhisBehaviourthatDayintheLists，whichshouldithappentoCharmherwithanabsolutelikingofhisPerson，sheresolv’dtodressherselftothebestAdvantage，andmusteringupallherGraces，outofpureRevengetokillhimdownright。
IwouldnothavetheReadernowbeimpertinent，andlookuponthistobeforce，orawhimoftheAuthor’s，thataWomanshouldproceedsofarinherApprobationofaManwhomsheneversaw，thatitisimpossible，thereforeridiculoustosupposeit。LetmetellsuchaCritick，thatheknowsnothingoftheSex，ifhedoesnotknowthatWomanmaybetakenwiththeCharacterandDescriptionofaMan，whengeneralandextraordinary，thatshemaybeprepossess’dwithanagreeableIdeaofhisPersonandConversation；andthoughshecannotimaginehisrealFeatures，ormannerofWit，yetshehasageneralNotionofwhatiscall’dafineGentleman，andisprepar’dtolikesuchaonewhodoesnotdisagreewiththatCharacter。Aurelian，asheboreaveryfairCharacter，sowasheextreamlydeservingtomakeitgood，whichotherwaysmighthavebeentohisprejudice；foroftentimes，throughanimprudentIndulgencetoourFriendsmerit，wegivesolargeaDescriptionofhisexcellencies，thatPeoplemakemoreroomintheirExpectation，thantheIntrinsickworthoftheManwillfill，whichrendershimsomuchthemoredespicableasthereisemptynesstospare。’Tiscertain，thoughtheWomenseldomfindthatout；forthoughtheydonotseesomuchinaManaswaspromised，yettheywillbesokindtoimaginehehassomehiddenexcellencies；
whichtimemaydiscovertothem，soarecontenttoallow，himaconsiderableshareoftheiresteem，andtakehimintoFavouruponTick。AurelianashehadgoodCredit，sohehadagoodStocktosupportit，andhisPersonwasagoodpromisingSecurityforthepaymentofanyObligationhecouldlieundertotheFairSex。
Hippolito，whoatthistimewasourAurelian，didnotatalllessenhiminappearingforhim：SothatalthoughLeonorawasindeedmistaken，shecouldnotbesaidtobemuchinthewrong。IcouldfindinmyHearttobegtheReader’spardonforthisDigression，ifI
thoughthewouldbesensibleoftheCivility；forIpromisehim，IdonotintendtodoitagainthroughouttheStory，thoughImakeneversomany，andthoughhetakethemneversoill。ButbecauseIbeganthisuponabareSuppositionofhisImpertinence，whichmightbesomewhatimpertinentinmetosuppose，Ido，andhopetomakehimamendsbytellinghim，thatbythetimeLeonorawasdress’d，severalLadiesofheracquaintancecametoaccompanyhertotheplacedesignedfortheTilting，wherewewillleavethemdrinkingChocholatetill’tistimeforthemtogo。
OurCavaliershadbygoodFortuneprovidedthemselvesoftwocuriousSuitsoflightArmour，finelyenammelledandgilt。HippolitohadsenttoPoggioImperialeforacoupleoffineledHorseswhichhehadlefttherewiththerestofhisTrainathisentranceintoFlorence。
MountedontheseandeverywaywellEquipt，theytooktheirway，attendedonlybytwoLacqueys，towardtheChurchdiSantaCroce，beforewhichtheyweretoperformtheirExercisesofChivalry。
HippolitoworeuponhisHelmalargePlumeofCrimsonFeathers，inthemidstofwhichwasartificiallyplacedLeonora’sHandkerchief。
HisArmourwasgilt，andenammell’dwithGreenandCrimson。AurelianwasnotsohappyastowearanytokentorecommendhimtothenoticeofhisMistress，sohadonlyaPlumeofSky-colourandWhiteFeathers，suitabletohisArmour，whichwasSilverenammelledwithAzure。IshallnotdescribetheHabitsofanyotherCavaliers，oroftheLadies；letitsufficetotelltheReadertheywereallveryFineandveryGlorious，andlethimdresstheminwhatismostagreeabletohisownFancy。
OurGallantsentredtheLists，andhavingmadetheirObeysancetohisHighness，turnedroundtosaluteandviewtheCompany。TheScaffoldwascircular，sothattherewasnoendoftheDelightfulProspect。
Itseem’daGloryofBeautywhichshonearoundtheadmiringBeholders。OurLoverssoonperceivedtheStarswhichweretoRuletheirDestiny，whichsparkledalustrebeyondalltheinferiourConstellations，andseem’dliketwoSunstodistributeLighttoallthePlanetsinthatHeavenlySphere。LeonoraknewherSlavebyhisBadgeandblushedtilltheLiliesandRosesinhercheekshadresemblancetothePlumeofCrimsonandWhiteHandkerchiefinHippolito’sCrest。Hemadeheralowbow，andreinedhisHorsebackwithanextraordinaryGrace，intoarespectfulretreat。AureliansawhisAngel，hisbeautifulIncognita，andhadnootherwaytomakehimselfknowntoher，butbysalutingandbowingtoheraftertheSpanishmode；sheguess’dhimbyittobehernewServantHippolito，andsignifiedherapprehension，bymakinghimamoreparticularandobligingreturn，thantoanyoftheCavalierswhohadsalutedherbefore。
TheExercisethatwastobeperform’dwasingeneralarunningattheRing；andafterwardstwoCavaliersundertooktodefendtheBeautyofDonnaCatharina，againstallwhowouldnotallowherpreheminenceoftheirMistresses。Thisthingwasonlydesignedforshowandform，nonepresumingthatanybodywouldputsogreatanaffrontupontheBrideandDuke’sKinswoman，astodisputeherpretentionstothefirstplaceintheCourtofVenus。ButhereourCavalierswereunderamistake；forseeingalargeShieldcarry’dbeforetwoKnights，withaLadypainteduponit；notknowingwho，butreadingtheInscriptionwhichwas（inlargeGoldLetters）AbovetheInsolenceofCompetition。
Theythoughtthemselvesobliged，especiallyinthepresenceoftheirMistresses，tovindicatetheirBeauty；andwerejustspurringontoengagetheChampions，whenaGentlemanstoppingthem，toldthemtheirmistake，thatitwasthePictureofDonnaCatharina，andaparticularHonourdonetoherbyhisHighness’sCommands，andnottobedisputed。UponthistheywouldhavereturnedtotheirPost，muchconcernedfortheirmistake；butnoticebeingtakenbyDonFerdinandofsomeShowofOppositionthatwasmade，hewouldhavebeggedleaveoftheDuke，tohavemaintainedhisLady’sHonouragainsttheInsolenceofthoseCavaliers；buttheDukewouldbynomeanspermitit。Theywerearguingaboutitwhenoneofthemcameup，beforewhomtheShieldwasborn，anddemandedhisHighness’sPermission，toinformthoseGentlemenbetteroftheirmistake，bygivingthemtheFoyl。BytheIntercessionofDonFerdinand，leavewasgiventhem；
whereuponaCivilChallengewassenttothetwoStrangers，informingthemoftheirError，andwithaltellingthemtheymusteithermaintainitbyforceofArms，ormakeapublickacknowledgmentbyridingbareheadedbeforethePictureonceroundtheLists。TheStranger-CavaliersremonstratedtotheDukehowsensibletheywereoftheirError，andthoughtheywouldnotjustifieit，yettheycouldnotdeclinetheCombate，beingpressedtoitbeyondanhonourablerefusal。TotheBridetheysentaComplement，wherein，havingfirstbegg’dherpardonfornotknowingherPicture，theygavehertounderstand，thatnowtheywerenotabouttodisputeherundoubtedrighttotheCrownofBeauty，butthehonourofbeingherChampionswasthePrizetheyfoughtfor，whichtheythoughtthemselvesasabletomaintainasanyotherPretenders。Whereforetheypray’dher，thatiffortunesofarbefriendedtheirendeavoursastomakethemVictors，thattheymightreceivenootherReward，buttobecrown’dwiththeTitlesoftheirAdversaries，andbeeverafteresteem’dashermosthumbleServants。Theexcusewassohandsomelydesigned，andmuchbetterexpress’dthanitishere，thatittookeffect。TheDuke，DonFerdinandandhisLadyweresowellsatisfiedwithitastogranttheirRequest。
WhiletherunningattheRinglasted，ourCavaliersalternatelyboreawaygreatshareoftheHonour。ThatSportended，MarshalswereappointedfortheField，andeverythingingreatformsettledfortheCombat。TheCavalierswereallingoodearnest，butordersweregiventobring’embluntedLances，andtoforbidthedrawingofaSworduponpainofhisHighness’sDispleasure。TheTrumpetssoundedandtheybegantheirCourse：TheLadies’Hearts，particularlytheIncognitaandLeonora’sbeattimetotheHorsesHoofs，andhopeandfearmadeamockFightwithintheirtenderBreasts，eachwishinganddoubtingsuccesswhereshelik’d：ButasthegeneralityoftheirPrayerswereforthegracefulStrangers，theyaccordinglysucceeded。
Aurelian’sAdversarywasunhorsedinthefirstEncounter，andHippolito’slostbothStirrupsanddropthisLancetosavehimself。
TheHonouroftheFieldwasimmediatelygrantedtothem，andDonCatharinasentthembothFavours，whichshepray’dthemtowearasherKnights。TheCrowdbreakingup，ourCavaliersmadeashifttostealoffunmarked，savebythewatchfulLeonoraandIncognita，whoseEyeswereneverofffromtheirrespectiveServants。Therewasenquirymadeforthem，buttonopurpose；fortheytopreventtheirbeingdiscoveredhadpreparedanotherHouse，distantfromtheirLodging，whereaServantattendedtodisarmthem，andanothercarriedbacktheirHorsestotheVilla，whiletheywalkedunsuspectedtotheirLodging；butIncognitahadgivencommandtoaPagetodog’emtilltheEvening，atadistance，andbringherwordwheretheywerelatesthoused。
WhileseveralConjecturespass’damongtheCompany，whowereallgonetoDinneratthePalace，whothoseCavaliersshouldbe，DonFabiothoughthimselftheonlyManabletoguess；forheknewforcertainthathisSonandHippolitowerebothinTown，andwaswellenoughpleasedwithhishumourofremainingIncognitotilltheDiversionsshouldbeover，believingthenthatthesurprizeofhisDiscoverywouldaddmuchtotheGallantryhehadshowninMasquerade；buthearingtheextraordinarylikingthateverybodyexpress’d，andinaparticularmanner，thegreatDukehimself，tothePersonsandBehaviouroftheunknownCavaliers，theOldGentlemancouldnotforbeartheVanitytotellhisHighness，thathebelievedhehadaninterestinoneoftheGentlemen，whomhewaspleasedtohonourwithsofavourableaCharacter；andtoldhimwhatreasonhehadtobelievetheonetobehisSon，andtheotheraSpanishNobleman，hisFriend。
Thisdiscoveryhavingthusgotvent，wasdiffusedlikeAir；everybodysuck’ditin，andletitoutagainwiththeirBreathtothenexttheymetwithal；andinhalfanhourstimeitwastalkedofintheHousewhereourAdventurerswerelodged。AurelianwasstarkmadattheNews，andknewwhatsearchwouldbeimmediatelymadeforhim。
Hippolito，hadhenotbeendesperatelyinLove，wouldcertainlyhavetakenHorseandridoutofTownjustthen，forhecouldmakenolongerdoubtofbeingdiscovered，andhewasafraidofthejustExceptionsLeonoramightmaketoaPersonwhohadnowdeceivedhertwice。Well，wewillleavethembothfrettingandcontrivingtonopurpose，tolookaboutandseewhatwasdoneatthePalace，wheretheirdoomwasdeterminedmuchquickerthantheyimagined。
Dinnerended，theDukeretiredwithsomechosenFriendstoaGlassofWine；amongwhomweretheMarquessofViterboandDonFabio。HisHighnesswasnoStrangertothelongFewdthathadbeenbetweenthetwoFamilies，andalsounderstoodwhatOverturesofReconciliationhadbeenlatelymade，withtheProposalsofMarriagebetweenAurelianandtheMarquess’sDaughter。HavingwaitedtilltheWinehadtakentheeffectproposed，andtheCompanywereraisedtoanuncommonpitchofChearfulness，whichhealsoencouragedbyanExampleofFreedomandGoodHumour，hetookanopportunityofrallyingthetwograveSigniorsintoanAccommodation：ThatwassecondedwiththepraisesoftheyoungCouple，andthewholeCompanyjoinedinalargeEncomiumupontheGracesofAurelianandtheBeautiesofJuliana。TheoldFellowsweretickledwithDelighttoheartheirDarlingssoadmired，whichtheDukeperceiving，outofaPrincipleofGenerosityandFriendship，urgedthepresentConsummationoftheMarriage；tellingthemtherewasyetonedayofpublickRejoycingtocome，andhowgladheshouldbetohaveitimprovedbysoacceptableanAlliance；andwhatanhonouritwouldbetohavehisCousin’sMarriageattendedbytheConjunctionofsoextraordinaryaPair，theperformanceofwhichCeremonywouldcrowntheJoythatwastheninAgitation，andmakethelastdayvieforequalGloryandHappinesswiththefirst。Inshort，bytheComplaisantandPerswasiveAuthorityoftheDuke，theDonswerewroughtintoaCompliance，andaccordinglyembracedandshookHandsupontheMatter。ThisNewswasdispersedliketheformer，andDonFabiogaveordersfortheenquiringouthisSon’sLodging，thattheMarquessandhemightmakehimaVisit，assoonashehadacquaintedJulianawithhispurpose，thatshemightprepareherself。
HefoundherverychearfulwithDonnaCatharinaandseveralotherLadies；whereupontheoldGentleman，prettywellwarmedwiththeDuke’sGoodfellowship，toldheraloudhewascometocrowntheirMirthwithanotherWedding；thathisHighnesshadbeenpleasedtoprovideaHusbandforhisDaughter，andhewouldhaveherprovideherselftoreceivehimto-morrow。AlltheCompanyatfirst，aswellasJulianaherself，thoughthehadrally’d，tilltheDukecominginconfirmedtheseriouspartofhisDiscourse。Julianawasconfoundedatthehastethatwasimposedonher，anddesiredalittletimetoconsiderwhatshewasabout。ButtheMarquesstoldher，sheshouldhavealltherestofherLifetoconsiderin；thatAurelianshouldcomeandconsiderwithherintheMorning，ifshepleased；butinthemeantime，headvisedhertogohomeandcallherMaidstoCounsel。
JulianatookherleaveoftheCompanyverygravely，asifnotmuchdelightedwithherFather’sRallery。Leonorahappenedtobeby，andheardallthatpassed；shewasreadytoswoon，andfoundherselfseizedwithamoreviolentPassionthaneverforAurelian：Nowuponherapprehensionsoflosinghim，heractivefancyhadbroughthimbeforeherwithalltheadvantagesimaginable，andthoughshehadbeforefoundgreattendernessinherInclinationtowardhim，yetwasshesomewhatsurprizedtofindshereallylov’dhim。Shewassouneasieatwhatshehadheard，thatshethoughtitconvenienttostealoutofthepresenceandretiretoherCloset，tobemoanherunhappyhelplessCondition。
OurTwoCavalier-Lovershadrack’dtheirInventiontillitwasquitedisabled，andcouldnotmakediscoveryofoneContrivancemorefortheirRelief。Bothsatsilent，eachdependinguponhisFriend，andstillexpectingwhent’othershouldspeak。Nightcameuponthemwhiletheysatethusthoughtless，orratherdrownedinThought；butaServantbringingLightsintotheRoomawakenedthem：AndHippolito’sSpeech，usher’dbyaprofoundSigh，brokeSilence。
’Well！（saidhe）whatmustwedo，Aurelian？Wemustsuffer，repliedAurelianfaintly。WhenimmediatelyraisinghisVoice，hecry’dout，’OhyeunequalPowers，whydoyeurgeustodesirewhatyedoomustoforbear；giveusaWilltochuse，thencurbuswithaDutytorestrainthatChoice！CruelFather，Willnothingelsesuffice！AmI
tobetheSacrificetoexpiateyourOffencespast；pastereIwasborn？WereItolosemyLife，I’dgladlySealyourReconcilementwithmyBlood。’ButOhmySoulisfree，youhavenoTitletomyImmortalBeing，thathasExistenceindependentofyourPower；andmustIlosemyLove，theExtractofthatBeing，theJoy，Light，Life，andDarlingofmySoul？No，I’llownmyFlame，andpleadmyTitletoo。——Buthold，wretchedAurelian，hold，whitherdoesthyPassionhurrythee？Alas！thecruelfairIncognitaLovestheenot！SheknowsnotofthyLove！Ifshedid，whatMerithastthoutopretend？——
OnlyLove。——ExcessofLove。AndalltheWorldhasthat。Allthathaveseenher。YetIhadonlyseenheronce，andinthatonceI
lov’dabovetheWorld；nay，lov’dbeyondmyself，suchvigorousFlame，sostrong，soquickshedartedatmyBreast；itmustrebound，andbyReflection，warmherself。Ah！welcomeThought，lovelydeludingFancy，hangstilluponmySoul，letmebutthink，thatoncesheLovesandperishmyDespair。
HereasuddainstopgaveaPeriodalsotoHippolito’sExpectation，andhehopednowthathisFriendhadgivenhisPassionsofreeavent，hemightrecollectandbethinkhimselfofwhatwasconvenienttobedone；butAurelia，asifhehadmusteredupallhisSpiritspurelytoacquithimselfofthatpassionateHarangue，stoodmuteandinsensiblelikeanAlarumClock，thathadspentallitsforceinoneviolentEmotion。HippolitoshookhimbytheArmtorouzehimfromhisLethargy，whenhisLacqueycomingintotheRoom，outofBreath，toldhimtherewasaCoachjuststopp’dattheDoor，buthedidnottaketimetowhocameinit。AurelianconcludedimmediatelyitwashisFatherinquestofhim；andwithoutsayinganymoretoHippolito，thanthathewasRuinedifdiscovered，tookhisSwordandslipp’ddownabackpairofStairsintotheGarden，fromwhenceheconveyedhimselfintotheStreet。Hippolitohadnotbethoughthimselfwhattodo，beforeheperceiv’daLadycomeintotheChambercloseveil’d，andmaketowardhim。AtthefirstAppearanceofaWoman，hisImaginationflatteredhimwithaThoughtofLeonora；butthatwasquicklyoveruponnearerApproachtotheLady，whohadmuchtheAdvantageinStatureofhisMistress。Heverycivillyaccostedher，andaskedifhewerethePersontowhomtheHonourofthatVisitwasintended。Shesaid，herBusinesswaswithDonHippolitodiSaviolina，towhomshehadMatterofConcerntoimport，andwhichrequiredhaste。Hehadliketohavetoldher，ThathewastheMan，butbygoodChancereflectinguponhisFriend’sAdventure，whohadtakenhisname，hemadeAnswer，thathebelievedDonHippolitonotfaroff，andifshehadaMomentsPatiencehewouldenquireforhim。
Hewentout，leavingtheLadyintheRoom，andmadesearchallroundtheHouseandGardenforAurelian，buttonopurpose。TheLadyimpatientofhislongstaytookaPenandInkandsomePaperwhichshefoundupontheTable，andhadjustmadeanEndofherLetter，whenhearingaNoiseofmorethanonecomingupStairs，sheconcludedhisFriendhadfoundhim，andthatherLetterwouldbetonopurpose，sotoreitinpieces，whichsherepented；whenturningabout，shefoundherMistake，andbeheldDonFabioandtheMarquessofViterbojustentringattheDoor。ShegaveaShriekattheSurprizeoftheirAppearance，whichmuchtroubledtheOldGentlemen，andmadethemretireinConfusionforputtingaGentlewomanintosuchaFright。
TheMarquessthinkingtheyhadbeenmisinformed，orhadmistakentheLodgings，cameforwardagain，andmadeanApologytotheLadyfortheirErrour；butshemakingnoreply，walk’ddirectlybyhimdownStairsandwentintoherCoach，whichhurriedherawayasspeedilyastheHorseswereabletodraw。
TheDonswereatalosswhattothink，when，HippolitocomingintotheRoomtogivetheLadyanAccountofhisErrant，wasnolessastonishedtofindshewasdeparted，andhadleftTwoOldSigniorsinherstead。HeknewDonFabio’sFace，forAurelianhadshewnhimhisFatherattheTilting；butbeingconfidenthewasnotknowntohim，heventur’dtoaskhimconcerningaLadywhomjustnowhehadleftinthatChamber。DonFabiotoldhim，shewasjustgonedown，anddoubtedtheyhadbeenGuiltyofaMistake，incomingtoenquireforaCoupleofGentlemenwhomtheywereinformedwereLodgedinthatHouse；hebegg’dhisPardonifhehadanyRelationtothatLady，anddesiredtoknowifhecouldgivethemanyAccountofthePersonstheysoughtfor。Hippolitomadeanswer，HewasaStrangerinthePlace，andonlyaServanttothatLadywhomtheyhaddisturb’d，andwhomhemustgoandseekout。AndinthisPerplexityheleftthem，goingagaininSearchofAurelian，toinformhimofwhathadpassed。
TheOldGentlemenatlastmeetingwithaServantoftheHouse，weredirectedtoSigniorClaudio’sChamber，wheretheywerenosoonerenteredbutAureliancameintotheHouse。AServantwhohadskulk’dforhimbyHippolito’sOrder，followedhimupintotheChamber，andtoldhimwhowaswithClaudiothenmakingEnquiryforhim。HethoughtthattobenoPlaceforhim，sinceClaudiomustneedsdiscoveralltheTruthtohisFather；whereforeheleftDirectionswiththeServant，whereHippolitoshouldmeethimintheMorning。AshewasgoingoutoftheRoomheespiedthetornPaper，whichtheLadyhadthrownupontheFloor：ThefirstpiecehetookuphadIncognitawrittenuponit；thesightofwhichsoAlarum’dhim，hescarceknewwhathewasabout；buthearingaNoiseofaDooropeningoverHead，withasmuchCareaswasconsistentwiththehastehewasthenin，hegatheredupscatteredpiecesofPaper，andbetookhimselftoaRambleComingbyaLightwhichhungattheCornerofaStreet，hejoin’dthetornPapersandcollectedthusmuch，thatIncognitahadWrittentheNote，andearnestlydesired（iftherewereanyrealityinwhathepretendedtoher）tomeetheratTwelveaClockthatNightataConventGate；butunluckilytheBitofPaperwhichshouldhavementionedwhatConvent，wasbrokenoffandlost。
HerewasalargeSubjectforAurelian’sPassion，whichhedidnotsparetopourforthinAbundanceofCursesonhisStars。SoearnestwasheintheContemplationofhisMisfortunes，thathewalk’donunwittingly；tillatlengthSilence（andsuchaswasonlytobefoundinthatparttheTown，whitherhisunguidedStepshadcarriedhim）
surpriz’dhisAttention。Isay，aprofoundSilencerouzedhimfromhisThought；andaclapofThundercouldhavedonenomore。