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Memoirs Of The Freemasons Of Naples.
The Milanese , deceived and inveig led into this disgraceful intrigue , did not fail to search for Spadincorpo , who , knowing what had passed , waited for him at the door and finished his seduction by the promises of money . The hatred he bore Freemasonry prompted his decision . He reconciled himself to Spadincorpo , who bad sold him to Pallante , as it has been shewn , and agreed that the profits of this league should be shared between them . They didnot
fail to meet the Pole , the friend of Spadincorpo , and who was waiting for them , tie affected a mysterious air , and confessed to them the desire he had of becoming a Freemason . Spadincorpo took the hint , and in the same confidential way advised him to apply to Peyrol for his reception . The Pole affected great thankfulness , and testified an ardent desire to execute this design , and prayed
them to engage Peyrol to assemble a Lodge , which he at the same time observed would be difficult on account of the late edicts . Rho , little experienced in impostures , was afterwards informed by Spadincorpo , that the Pole was in intelligence with Pallante , that he was then a Freemason , and interfered in this scheme only to surprize a Lodge by his being made a second time . This new secret appeared to him horrible ; . but as he had advanced some way already in this plot , he was drawn on to the rest by interest—he had not
power to recede . All three repair to Peyrol , and in confidence inform him , that there is in Naples a wealthy Polish gentleman who ardently desires to be made a Freemason through his exertions in a reputable Lodge , under the promise of a premium proportioned to his fortune and the ¦ favour which he requested . Peyrol was dazzled by the-prospect of gain , but at the same time wishing to assume the air of a Master of
a Lodge , desired to see before him the person and physiognomy of kim who wished to be admitted . Spadincorpo knowing who he was dealing with , says , with a loud laugh , " Physiognomy ! it is his purse , which is the present question . " Peyrol acceded , but he proposed a previous feast , with which they could better cement a familiarity with the stranger , and be better acquainted with his circumstances . This was all related to Pallante , and they fixed on the morrow for the feast . The Polish valet de Chambre had no
trouble in representing the Man of Fortune , like many more of his profession : he told peyrol that he had heard him spoken of as one of the most distinguished of the Society of Freemasons , and assured him of his earnest wishes to have a better acquaintance with a man of his character , and on account of his introducing him to a society so respectable . He remarked that he set a very high value on that favorand more especially when he recollected the
, danger there \ vas in convening a Lodge at the present crisis . The unfortunate Peyrol , flattered at hearing himself so much applauded , returned a multitude of compliments , and declared he would admit him the first favourable moment . He concluded by requesting s , ome cash of the Pole , who did not hesitate in giving him some , the better to make sure of the man for the next scene . Bb i
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Memoirs Of The Freemasons Of Naples.
The Milanese , deceived and inveig led into this disgraceful intrigue , did not fail to search for Spadincorpo , who , knowing what had passed , waited for him at the door and finished his seduction by the promises of money . The hatred he bore Freemasonry prompted his decision . He reconciled himself to Spadincorpo , who bad sold him to Pallante , as it has been shewn , and agreed that the profits of this league should be shared between them . They didnot
fail to meet the Pole , the friend of Spadincorpo , and who was waiting for them , tie affected a mysterious air , and confessed to them the desire he had of becoming a Freemason . Spadincorpo took the hint , and in the same confidential way advised him to apply to Peyrol for his reception . The Pole affected great thankfulness , and testified an ardent desire to execute this design , and prayed
them to engage Peyrol to assemble a Lodge , which he at the same time observed would be difficult on account of the late edicts . Rho , little experienced in impostures , was afterwards informed by Spadincorpo , that the Pole was in intelligence with Pallante , that he was then a Freemason , and interfered in this scheme only to surprize a Lodge by his being made a second time . This new secret appeared to him horrible ; . but as he had advanced some way already in this plot , he was drawn on to the rest by interest—he had not
power to recede . All three repair to Peyrol , and in confidence inform him , that there is in Naples a wealthy Polish gentleman who ardently desires to be made a Freemason through his exertions in a reputable Lodge , under the promise of a premium proportioned to his fortune and the ¦ favour which he requested . Peyrol was dazzled by the-prospect of gain , but at the same time wishing to assume the air of a Master of
a Lodge , desired to see before him the person and physiognomy of kim who wished to be admitted . Spadincorpo knowing who he was dealing with , says , with a loud laugh , " Physiognomy ! it is his purse , which is the present question . " Peyrol acceded , but he proposed a previous feast , with which they could better cement a familiarity with the stranger , and be better acquainted with his circumstances . This was all related to Pallante , and they fixed on the morrow for the feast . The Polish valet de Chambre had no
trouble in representing the Man of Fortune , like many more of his profession : he told peyrol that he had heard him spoken of as one of the most distinguished of the Society of Freemasons , and assured him of his earnest wishes to have a better acquaintance with a man of his character , and on account of his introducing him to a society so respectable . He remarked that he set a very high value on that favorand more especially when he recollected the
, danger there \ vas in convening a Lodge at the present crisis . The unfortunate Peyrol , flattered at hearing himself so much applauded , returned a multitude of compliments , and declared he would admit him the first favourable moment . He concluded by requesting s , ome cash of the Pole , who did not hesitate in giving him some , the better to make sure of the man for the next scene . Bb i