The student will be struck by the charming close of this

chapter, our author turning from the dusty office of the treacherous notary to contemplate the attractions which nature présents, even in so unattractive a spot, in her wonderful insects and flowers. The art of the author in teaching this charming lesson indirectly will not escape the notice of the attentive student. See Note 10-17.

118. — 18. Rollin. Charles Rollin, a celebrated professor and French writer, rector of the University of Paris, born in that city in 1661, and died there, at the âge of 80, in 1741. He wrote much upon éducation, and one of his most important works is a treatise upon Ancient History, in thirteen volumes. His works are very largely judicious compilations of the works of other authors, but, says Larousse, "Il fut zélé, savant, modeste, et profondément honnête ; c'est une originalité qui en vaut bien une autre."

119. — 2. J'ai obtenu qu'on y envoyât, Iinduced them to send there.

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