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But what course should he now adopt ? Nothing could be more simple . He would go to Madame de Tecle -- implore her forgiveness -- throw himself again at her feet , promising eternal respect , and succeed . Consequently , about ten o'clock , M. de Camors wrote the following note : `` MADAME `` I can not leave without bidding you adieu , and once more demanding your forgiveness . `` Will you permit me ? `` CAMORS . '' This letter he was about despatching , when he received one containing the following words : `` I shall be happy , Monsieur , if you will call upon me to-day , about four o'clock .