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FRANCE, IN OLD TIMES.
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ment. It mingled the pastoral and patriarchal features. I have never seen any system more favourable to individual improvement, and the order, harmony and prosperity of the whole.

But my dear boy, it is time for you to go to bed. How patiently you have listened to my long tale. Good night, and I say to you, as my grandmother did to me, be sure, that you have nothing to do with war, and that you live peaceably all the days of your life."