Chapter I
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NISMES.
Antiquities of this City—The Hôtel du Midi—Articles of Merchandise—History of the Maison Carrée—Work of Poldo d'Albenas—The Building described—Origin of it—Now used as a Museum—Monument to Marcus Attius—Cardinal Alberoni—Barbarous Project—Removal of Antiquities—The Amphitheatre described—Charles Martel—Excellent Precaution in Roman Theatres—Inscription—Officious Cicerone—Gate of Augustus—La Tour-Magne—Excavations—Fine Fountain—Temple of Diana—Brevity of Human Life, 1.