The Stranger in France: Or, A Tour from Devonshire to Paris |
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Page 9
... said , with tears starting in his eyes , " Alas ! I have no appetite ; a very " short time will bring me amongst the scenes of my nativity , my youth , and my happiness , from 10 FRENCH EMIGRANTS . " which a remorseless revolution has.
... said , with tears starting in his eyes , " Alas ! I have no appetite ; a very " short time will bring me amongst the scenes of my nativity , my youth , and my happiness , from 10 FRENCH EMIGRANTS . " which a remorseless revolution has.
Page 12
... Amongst these groups were some females , the wives and daughters of Toulonese merchants , who left their city when lord Hood abandoned that port . The politeness and attention which were paid to them by the men were truly pleas- ing ...
... Amongst these groups were some females , the wives and daughters of Toulonese merchants , who left their city when lord Hood abandoned that port . The politeness and attention which were paid to them by the men were truly pleas- ing ...
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... savoury as its mistress ; amongst the various fragrancies which it emitted , garlic seemed to have the mastery . About twelve o'clock we went to the hall of MUNICIPALITY . 23 the municipality , to procure our passports.
... savoury as its mistress ; amongst the various fragrancies which it emitted , garlic seemed to have the mastery . About twelve o'clock we went to the hall of MUNICIPALITY . 23 the municipality , to procure our passports.
Page 34
... amongst the imme- diate officers under government , in their official communications , who , however , renounce it in private , for the more civilised title of " mon- sieur . " The principal church is a fine handsome build- ing , and ...
... amongst the imme- diate officers under government , in their official communications , who , however , renounce it in private , for the more civilised title of " mon- sieur . " The principal church is a fine handsome build- ing , and ...
Page 46
... amongst them ; for these the donor is thanked with a low bow , and many " bien ob- ligés , " in the name of himself and his contented comrades . Our companions proved to be some of our old friends the emigrants , who had thrown aside ...
... amongst them ; for these the donor is thanked with a low bow , and many " bien ob- ligés , " in the name of himself and his contented comrades . Our companions proved to be some of our old friends the emigrants , who had thrown aside ...
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