CHAPTER XII.. Eaux Bonnes and Eaux Chaudes.

EAUX BONNES AND EAUX CHAUDES.

Carriage v. diligence--Early birds--Height of absurdity --Diminutive donkeys--A whitened region--"Crystal clear"--Washerwomen and their gamps--A useful townhall--A half-way house--Moralising--A much-loved pipe--An historic ruin--A noteworthy strong box--"Ici on rase"--Where are the bears?--Women in gaiters--Picturesque costumes--A lovely road--A "perfect" cure--A spring scene--A billiard-playing priest--A well-placed pavilion--The Valentin and its cascades-- Through solid rock--Gaps in the road--A grand scene--Wanted, an artist--A fine torrent--Professional fishers--Lucky guests --Musings--Poor Mr. Tubbins--Bonnes v. Chaudes--Over the Col de Gourzy--Peculiar teams--Guelder roses--Spinning