In a few
days it was ready, and being very well made, no difference could be
perceived between the wig and my own hair, which was then removed. So
far I had succeeded; but as the greatest caution was necessary in a
proceeding of this nature, to avoid suspicion, I returned to the
convent, where I remained quiet for several days. One evening I again
sallied forth, and when it was quite dark repaired to the _friperie_
show of a Jew, where I purchased a second--hand suit of cavalier's
clothes, which I thought would fit me. I concealed them in my cell, and
the next morning, went in search of a small lodging in some obscure
part, where I might not be subject to observation. This was difficult,
but I at last succeeded in finding one to let, which opened upon a
general staircase of a house, which was appropriated to a variety of
lodgers, who were constantly passing and repassing. I paid the first
month in advance, stating it would be occupied by a brother, whom I
daily expected; in the meantime took possession of the key. I bought a
small chest, which I had conveyed to my lodgings, and having removed my
cavalier's dress from the convent, locked it up. I then remained quiet
as before, not only to avoid suspicion, but to ingratiate myself with
the superior, by my supposed reformation.
After a few days, I sallied forth, and leaving a note for one of the
most skilful perruquiers of Seville, desired him to call at my lodgings,
at an hour indicated. Having repaired there, to be ready to receive him,
I took off my monk's dress and false tonsure, which I locked up in my
chest; I tied a silk handkerchief round my head, and got into bed,
leaving the cavalier's suit on my chair near to me.
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