ABSTRACT

The Duke had set spies on Waldorf, from the moment of his quitting his house, in order to discover all his movements; by which means he had / gained advice of his departure for France. He had rightly conjectured that Waldorf would not remain in Germany after such an event; and it now remained to be considered, which of the two sons should follow him and take vengeance: both could not go without hurting their interests in the German Court, where the youngest had a department. The eldest, therefore, took leave of his family, and set off for France: if the youngest was found necessary, when there, he was to neglect every concern, and go; but even this proviso could scarcely check the vindictive enthusiasm of the young Count, so eager was he to join in the destruction of Waldorf. /