contemporain.—See Gram

1. 24, depuis longtemps, etce.—* Who had been a long time forgotten.” 1. 26. Le roi, ete. —" The king and queen did not even hear of him.”

1. 28. Colomb obstiné, ete. —" Columbus, steadfast as certainty awaiting its hour.”

1. 30. afin d’, eto.—Freely : ‘ In order to be more near to watch for more & favourable moment.” See Gram., 8 625.

1. 34. devait.—-See previous notes. Gram., $ 152 (b), L 35. Supply ‘‘ us” after laisse.