prêter, attribute

6. Meaux is about 27 miles east of Paris. Montmirail is not quite halfway to Châlons from Meaux.

Page 15. — 1. Sainte - Menehould (menou) is a small town about 26 miles north-east of Châlons.

Page 16. — 1. Varennes is about 12 miles north-east of Sainte-

Menehould. The road from the latter place to Clermont and thence to Varennes describes a right angle. 2. maréchal des logis, quartermaster.

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