The Stranger in France: Or, A Tour from Devonshire to Paris |
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Page 22
... as 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.
... as 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 71
... hall of the ancient parliament house , and was composed of three civil judges ( one of whom presided ) three military judges , and two citizens . The arrange- ments of the court , which was crowded , were • 72 CRIMINAL MILITARY TRIBUNAL ...
... hall of the ancient parliament house , and was composed of three civil judges ( one of whom presided ) three military judges , and two citizens . The arrange- ments of the court , which was crowded , were • 72 CRIMINAL MILITARY TRIBUNAL ...
Page 74
... public accuser , who made a long speech in reply to the defence . The court retired , the criminal was reconducted to the prison behind the hall ; and after an absence CRIMINAL MILITARY TRIBUNAL . 75 of about twenty minutes ,
... public accuser , who made a long speech in reply to the defence . The court retired , the criminal was reconducted to the prison behind the hall ; and after an absence CRIMINAL MILITARY TRIBUNAL . 75 of about twenty minutes ,
Page 116
... hall of the palace , and form the line in the grand court yard , in front of it , where they are joined by a squadron of horse . Their uniform is blue , with broad white facings . 2 The consular guard were in a little disgrace , and ...
... hall of the palace , and form the line in the grand court yard , in front of it , where they are joined by a squadron of horse . Their uniform is blue , with broad white facings . 2 The consular guard were in a little disgrace , and ...
Page 120
... hall of antiques , and on each side are noble orange trees , growing in vast moveable cases , many of which are twenty feet high . Until lately , many of the antiques were placed in these gardens , but Bona- parte , with his accustomed ...
... hall of antiques , and on each side are noble orange trees , growing in vast moveable cases , many of which are twenty feet high . Until lately , many of the antiques were placed in these gardens , but Bona- parte , with his accustomed ...
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