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 my residence in the convent. She knew not where they were gone to, as she had received a twelvemonth's pension in advance for me. Indeed, I have no doubt but that she had received a handsome douceur besides. This information gave the finish to all my hopes of a release, unless some very unforeseen event should take place. I had forgot to mention, that in my cabinet, among my trinkets, I found the money which the Count mentioned in his letter; for which, indeed, I could have no use, unless hereafter to purchase necessaries.