I hâve been in Portugal for the last six months

7. Any nose that is adorned with spectacles may most assuredly

pass for the nose of a savant.

8. The Spaniard was sitting on the threshold with his arms folded.

9. So perfect a créature would not work for ail the treasures in

the world.

10. He who rests ten hours a day is far more respected by them

than those who only rest five.

11. You may find wit in them, but do not look for any in their

books.

12. The only thing we want is to see you as soon as possible.

1 3. What would a foreigner say who passed that way ?

14. They shut up a few lunatics in a house to make believe that

those who are outside are in their right mind.

Sentences on Syntax and Idioms 153

(letters xxix-xxxi)