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 of departure now drawing near, I sent my adieu to Madame Derikre, repeating my assurance of the faithful discharge of her bills, which, with the cash she had already received, amounted to about £80, besides what Mansell might have given her. To Madame Moitier also, I conveyed the expression of my best thanks, for all her attentions, assuring her, that although, in all probability, I should never see her again, yet, the recollection of the first reception I had met with from her, would ever excite my most heartfelt gratitude; and, that the manner in which her husband should be remunerated, would prove that she was not deceived, in the favourable opinion she had entertained of the honour of British officers. On the 29th, soon after sunset, I visited Nerinks's family, expressed my acknowledgment of their kindness, more particularly to "ma chère sœur;" embraced them, and departed. Having rejoined my comrades, just at the close of the evening, we made ourselves as much like Flemings as possible, and stole out of the garret, singly, following each