Louis XVI. refuses the Chevalier’s Claims—Creditors become
pressing, and d’Eon deposits his valuable Documents with
Earl Ferrers—His Lack of Means forces him to adopt the Plan
of passing as a Woman—His Avowal to Beaumarchais—Consents to
sign a Declaration in due Form—Comte de Vergennes sends a Safe
Conduct to the Chevalière d’Eon for her Return to France 167-186