Oeuvres de Saint Francois de Sales Volume 464-471 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1817 edition. Excerpt: ... of July, we set off to visit the field of the ever-memorable and glorious battle of Waterloo. After passing the ramparts, we descended to the pretty little village of IxelleSj embosomed in woods and situated close to the margin of a still glassy piece of water. From thence we ascended a steep hill, and immediately entered the deep shades of the forest of Soignies, which extends about nine miles from Brussels. The morning was bright and beautiful; the Summer sun sported through the branches which met above our heads, and gleamed upon the silver trunks of the lofty beech trees. On either side woodland roads continually struck in various directions through the forest; so seldom trodden, that they were covered with the brightest verdure. At intervals, neat white-washed cottages, and little villages by the road side, enlivened the forest scenery. We passed through "Vividolles," " La Petite Espinette," "La Grande Espinette," " Longueville," and several other hamlets whose names I have forgotten. Upon the doors of many of the cottages we passed, were written in white chalkt the names of the officers who had used them for temporary quarters on their way to the battle; or who had been carried there for shelter in returning, when wounded and unable to proceed farther. Many we knew had died in these miserable abodes; but all, excepting one or two of the most severely wounded, had now been removed to Brussels. It was impossible to It is remarkable that every village in this part of the country has a French name, except Waterloo, which it pronounced by the natives, --according to the fashion of the London Cocknies, --Voter loo; the letter W being the exclusive property of the British people--with the exception of the aforesaid Cocknies, who resign all...