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CONTENTS.


Reason for writing these memoirs—Noble origin of our family—John de la Fontaine born—Obtains a commission in the household of Francis I.—Embraces Protestantism—Persecution—January edict—John de la Fontaine resigns his commission—Assassination—Flight of his sons to Rochelle—Marriage of James de la Fontaine—Attempt to poison him—Henry IV. at Rochelle,

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James de la Fontaine—Fond of study—Travels abroad—Called to the Churches of Vaux and Royan—First marriage—Children by it—Second marriage—Children by it—My father's person—Habits—Labors in the ministry—Summons before the Governor—Second Summons—Death,

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My birth—Lameness—Imitation of my father's prayers—Meditations upon the heavenly bodies—Sent to school—Anecdotes of boyhood—Disgusted with study-Letter to sister—Mr, De la Bussiere—Admirable preceptor—College—Take degree of Master of Arts—My mother's death—Division of property.

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Study with Mr. Forestier—His persecutions—Wife's firmness—Return home-Pray with neighbors—Absent at Easter—Poor people assemble in the woods-A spy—Warrants issued—A mason taken up—Recantation—Repentance—My return home—Warrant against me—Grand Provost and Archers appear—Prison—Permitted to pray.

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