The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, Vol. V (of VI), "In London and Moscow" / The First Complete and Unabridged English Translation, Illustrated with Old Engravings

by Giacomo Casanova

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VOLUME 5 -- IN LONDON AND MOSCOW

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EPISODE 21 — SOUTH OF FRANCE

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CHAPTER I

I Find Rosalie Happy—The Signora Isola-Bella—The Cook—
Biribi—Irene—Possano in Prison—My Niece Proves to be an
Old Friend of Rosalie’s

At Genoa, where he was known to all, Pogomas called himself Possano. He introduced me to his wife and daughter, but they were so ugly and disgusting in every respect that I left them on some trifling pretext, and went to dine with my new niece. Afterwards I went to see the Marquis Grimaldi, for I longed to know what had become of Rosalie. The marquis was away in Venice, and was not expected back till the end of April; but one of his servants took me to Rosalie, who had become Madame Paretti six months after my departure.

My heart beat fast as I entered the abode of this woman, of whom I had such pleasant recollections. I first went to M. Paretti in his shop, and he received me with a joyful smile, which shewed me how happy he was. He took me to his wife directly, who cried out with delight, and ran to embrace me.