ABSTRACT
Disgust and rage took possession of Madame Tiquet at this unwelcome discovery; and, to add to the antipathy she began to conceive against her husband, she commenced acquaintance, about the same time, with the Chevalier Mongeorge, a captain in the guards, whose person and manners were such as formed the most decided contrast to those of the Sieur Tiquet. The uncommon attractions of Madame Tiquet made an immediate and deep impression on this young officer; and when the attentions of the lover were added to his fine figure and seducing manners, he became an object before whom the unsubstantial virtue of Madame Tiquet gave way. Madame Tiquet gave each of her horrid agents other sums of money, as the price of their secrecy, telling them that she would now think no more of gratifying her vengeance; and assuring them, that the least breach of her confidence would cost them their lives.
