Chevalier Danceny _to the_ Viscount de Valmont.
I am informed, Sir, of your behaviour towards me—I also know that
after having basely sported with me, you have dared to applaud yourself
and brag of it—The proof of your treachery I have seen under your
hand—I cannot help acknowledging my heart was pierced, and I felt
some shame at having myself so much assisted in the odious abuse you
made of my blind confidence: still I do not envy you this shameful
advantage—I am only curious to know, whether you will equally preserve
them all over me—This I shall be informed of, if, as I hope, you will
be to-morrow morning, between eight and nine, at the gate of the wood
of Vincennes, village of St. Maude. I will take care to provide every
thing necessary for the eclaircissement, which remains for me to take
with you.
_The Chevalier_ Danceny.
_Paris, Dec._ 6, _at night_, 17—.