I had a full account from my governess, as well of the quantity as of the very place where it was concealed, and I went to a custom-house officer, and told him I had such a discovery to make to him of such a quantity of lace, if he would assure me that I should have my due share of the reward.
J'allai donc trouver un commis de la douane et lui dis que j'avais à lui faire une révélation, à condition qu'il m'assurât que j'aurais ma juste part de la récompense.