Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 16: Depart Switzerland by Giacomo Casanova
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was that I besprinkled her plentifully. The mistress laughed, but she was
indignant, threw the whole packet in my face, and ran away in a rage. I wanted nothing more after this, so I put the packet in my pocket, gave the woman two Louis, and left the room. The girl I had treated so cavalierly came to light me downstairs, and thinking I owed her an apology I gave her a Louis and begged her pardon. The poor girl was astonished, kissed my hand, and begged me to say nothing to her mistress. "I will not, my dear, but tell me truly whether you are still a 'virgo intacta'." "Certainly, sir!" "Wonderful! but tell me why you wouldn't let me see for myself?" "Because it revolted me." "Nevertheless you will have to do so, for otherwise, in spite of your prettiness, people will not know what to make of you. Would you like to let me try?" "Yes, but not in this horrible house." "Where, then?" "Go to my mother's to-morrow, I will be there. Your guide knows where she lives." When I got outside, I asked the man if he knew her. He replied in the affirmative, and said he believed her to be an honest girl. |
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