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Chapter 3

When I'd attained the age of 17, my parents resolved that I should become a student at the

University of Ingolstadt.

I'd hither to attended the schools of Geneva, but my father thought it necessary for the

completion of my education that I should be made acquainted with other customs than

those of my native country.

My departure was there for fixed at an early date, but before the day resolved upon could

arrive, the first misfortune of my life occurred, an omen as it were of my future misery.

Elizabeth had caught the scarlet fever.

Her illness was severe and she was in the greatest danger.

During her illness, many arguments had been urged to persuade my mother to refrain from

attending upon her.

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