However, my charming friend, authorised as I am, by age, experience, and much more by friendship, I am obliged to inform you, the world take notice of Valmont's absence; and that if they come to know that he has for any time formed a trio with you and his aunt, your reputation will be at his mercy, which is the greatest misfortune that can happen to a woman.
orobat aski izan baitu bere alargunaldiaren hastapenean egozten ahal zitzaizkion oker zenbait ororen begien aitzinean arras justifikatzeko. Nolanahi ere den, adiskide ederra, nire adina, nire esperientzia eta batez ere nire adiskidantzagatik, zilegi izan bekit zuri gaztigatzea ezen hasiak direla munduan Valmonten ausentziaz ohartzen;