The Stranger in France: Or, A Tour from Devonshire to Paris |
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Page 17
... display of English co- lours , had assembled this formidable rabble , and that the order which we received from the go- vernment boat , was given for the purpose of com- pelling the captain to incur , and consequently to pay , the ...
... display of English co- lours , had assembled this formidable rabble , and that the order which we received from the go- vernment boat , was given for the purpose of com- pelling the captain to incur , and consequently to pay , the ...
Page 64
... display which they made , I could not help offer- ing a few fervent wishes , that the next day might find them preserved from the dreaded consequences of a very bitter cold night . Rouen , which , upon the whole , is a fine city , and ...
... display which they made , I could not help offer- ing a few fervent wishes , that the next day might find them preserved from the dreaded consequences of a very bitter cold night . Rouen , which , upon the whole , is a fine city , and ...
Page 78
... display of the nature of the blessings conferred upon the French by their late political philosophy . a philosophy that perpetrated the most cruel deeds in the name of Humanity , and issued the most tyrannous decrees under the seal of ...
... display of the nature of the blessings conferred upon the French by their late political philosophy . a philosophy that perpetrated the most cruel deeds in the name of Humanity , and issued the most tyrannous decrees under the seal of ...
Page 94
... display of meadows , forests , corn - fields , and vineyards ; immediately below us , the city of Rouen , and its beautiful suburbs . This delicious , and expanded prospect , we enjoyed upon a seat erected near a little oratory , which ...
... display of meadows , forests , corn - fields , and vineyards ; immediately below us , the city of Rouen , and its beautiful suburbs . This delicious , and expanded prospect , we enjoyed upon a seat erected near a little oratory , which ...
Page 95
... display of his passion for music , I fear he mistook either his talent or his instrument . At one time we thought of inviting him to dine with us , that we might have a little respite , but after debating the matter well over , we ...
... display of his passion for music , I fear he mistook either his talent or his instrument . At one time we thought of inviting him to dine with us , that we might have a little respite , but after debating the matter well over , we ...
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