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I will keep my promise , and let you know , if needs be , of what is happening to the young person we spoke of -- Diana . '' Rupert wrote a few words of earnest thanks , and imitating the example set him , gave it unaddressed and unsigned to the lackey , with a handsome present to himself . On the way to Lille , the marquis told Rupert his plans for the withdrawal of Adele from court , and her concealment , should Louis insist on the marriage being pressed on . Arriving at Lille , Rupert was handed over to the governor , and having formally withdrawn his parole to make no effort to escape , he was assigned quarters in barracks , whence he was allowed to go into the town during daylight ; being obliged , however , to attend at roll call at midday . The fortifications of the town were so strong and well guarded that it was supposed that the chance of escape was small . The following day the Marquis de Pignerolles took an affectionate leave of Rupert , and went on to join the army ; and an hour or two later Captain Louis d'Etamps , the cousin of whom Diana had written , called upon him , and placed himself at his service . His cousin had told him of the supposed crime for which Rupert had been sent away from court , and felt much sympathy with what she considered his hard treatment .