de force ; de hère stands for par

16. de bonnes gens ; explain the féminine of the adjectiye ; lit.

good, kind people.

sont aussi . . . are rvot more than others devoid of kindness.

18. chemin foisant ; an elliptical construction for en faisant chemin, as they were on the way.

22. il s'était voué à l'état de tailleur ; lit. he had deyoted himself to the state, the profession, of a tailor ; he had taJcen to tailoring (as a trade).

25. remplir son attente ; lit. fuMl her expectation ; do what

she required,