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The "Characters" of Jean de La Bruyère

Note 377 — VII. OF THE TOWN.322

Henri Van Laun translation

We do not know if this refers to Swiss porters or Swiss guards; I should think it meant the former, and intends to point out that the lady made three calls. (See also page 134, note 260.)

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