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The numerous convents among the trees on the first of the northern slopes, beyond the torrent those of the Carmelites, the Dominicans, the Assumptionists, and the Sisters of Nevers were coloured by a rosy reflection from the fire-like glow of the sunset.

The numerous convents among the trees on the first of the northern slopes, beyond the torrent those of the Carmelites, the Dominicans, the Assumptionists, and the Sisters of Nevers were coloured by a rosy reflection from the fire-like glow of the sunset.

The Assumptionists retorted that this would be the only fair settlement, but the Anti-Assumptionists voted them down by a majority of two. In other respects, Hamilton's financial measures prospered, and before many months he seized the opportunity of making a bargain by which the next Congress reversed its vote on Assumption.

Next came the Carmelite convent, on the highway to Pau, just in front of the Grotto; and then that of the Assumptionists higher up, skirting the road to Poueyferre; whilst the Dominicans showed but a corner of their roofs, sequestered in the far-away solitude.

The Assumptionists made the mistake of thinking that they could with impunity criticise the doings of the Government, just as it is done in Paris every day by the boulevard press. It is generally conceded that, considering the well-known attitude of the Government towards the order, this was a highly imprudent course for a religious paper to pursue.

Next came the Carmelite convent, on the highway to Pau, just in front of the Grotto; and then that of the Assumptionists higher up, skirting the road to Poueyferre; whilst the Dominicans showed but a corner of their roofs, sequestered in the far-away solitude.

Among the nuns were several English women, clever and deeply read, but softer-hearted than most scholars who have had too much to do with the world. There was also a sister of Pere Hyacinthe among the Assumptionists, and the great orator himself often came to the convent-chapel to preach simple little sermons to the school-girls.

The numerous convents among the trees on the first of the northern slopes, beyond the torrent those of the Carmelites, the Dominicans, the Assumptionists, and the Sisters of Nevers were coloured by a rosy reflection from the fire-like glow of the sunset.

Next came the Carmelite convent, on the highway to Pau, just in front of the Grotto; and then that of the Assumptionists higher up, skirting the road to Poueyferre; whilst the Dominicans showed but a corner of their roofs, sequestered in the far-away solitude.