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The Stranger in France

by John Carr

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Chapter III

Passports procured.—Coins.—Town of Havre.—Carts.—Citoyen.—Honfleur.—Deserters.—Prefect de Marine.—Ville de Sandwich.—French Farmers.—Sir Sydney Smith.—Catherine de Medicis.—Light Houses.—Rafts.

p. 20.

Chapter IV

Cheap travelling to Paris.—Diligences.—French Postilions.—Spanish Postilions.—Norman Horses.—Bolbec.—Natives of Caux.—Ivetot.—Return of Religion.—Santerre.—Jacobin.—The Mustard-pot.—National Property.

p. 31.

Chapter V

A female french fib.—Military and Civil Procession.—Madame G.—The Review.—Mons. l’Abbé.—Bridge of Boats.—The Quay.—Exchange.—Theatre.—Rouen.—Cathedral.—St. Ouens.—Prince of Waldec.—Maid of Orleans.

p. 40.

Chapter VI

First Consul’s Advertisement.—Something ridiculous.—Eggs.—Criminal Military Tribunal.—French Female Confidence.—Town House.—Convent of Jesuits.—Guillotine.—Governor W——.

p. 50.

Chapter VII Filial Piety — St. Catharine’s Mount — Madame Phillope — General Ruffin’s Trumpet — Generosity — Love Infectious — Masons and Gardeners

p. 62.

Chapter VIII Early Dinner — Mante — Frost — Duke de Sully — Approach the Capital — Norman Barrier — Paris — Hôtel de Rouen — Palais Royal

p. 72.

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