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Etait venaient disais (20). Note the force of

the imperfect here in describing (1) a continuing state, (2) customary action. Eender the two last by ‘ used to corne ’ and ‘ would say.’ II., 2l8.

17. — Te le rappelles-tu. For the double l, consult II., 175,

20. — Tout bas. For the adjectives that may be used advcrbially, see II., 92. Dire tout 6as=whisper.

22. — Fouette cocher ! This is proverbial to express that the carriage sets ojff at a quick pace. Of., Nous montâmes en voiture, et puis fouette cocher i Fo'uette is a verb. Render ; ‘ Off they dash.’

24. — Avoir des remords. Remords is used indifferently in the sing. or plural.

26. — A. ce qu’il disait. ^ heve — selon, suivant, according to. ‘ According to his story. ’

26. — K. faire soigner. To make [some one] nurse. Render : ‘ to be looked af ter. ’

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