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He always called the flat-bottomed boats, "Ces coquilles de noix;" and after an excellent dinner which he gave at Paris to many of his fellow Generals, in mockery of the "Epées d'honneur, fusils d'honneur," &c, which Bonaparte at this time distributed; Moreau sent for his cook, and with much ceremony invested him with a "casserole d'honneur."
51 pieds, mêlés de sable tourbeux, de fable des dunes pur et d'argile ou limon. 22. -de même sable des dunes pur, et d'argile bleuâtre. 14. -du même sable pur. 87 pieds. Ou rien encore n'indiquoit la présence de la mer. 55. -de sable marin, et de limon, mêles l'un et l'autre de coquilles dans plusieurs couches. 142 pieds. Soit la plus grande profondeur, où s'est manifestée la présence de la mer.
Take three tablespoonfuls of mayonnaise, half a pint of stiff aspic jelly, and a gill of tomato sauce in which a teaspoonful of gelatine has been dissolved. Every utensil used must be ice-cold, the jelly must be quite cold, but not set. When they are “set,” carefully remove the paper bands, sprinkle a little dried and sifted lobster coral over the tops, and serve. Coquilles of Prawns.
49. -Argille dure sans mélange de coquilles, soit que ce soit une couche argilleuse continentale, ou les premiers dépôts des fleuves; ce qu'il est difficile de Déterminer. 191 pieds. 13. -Sable mêlé de pierres; qui est enfin sûrement le sol vierge continental.
You may watch the quaint dresses in the marketplace; you may rest, as Froissart rested of old, in a 'right pleasant inn; you may eat of the delicious cookery which is to be found, even in remote towns, throughout the south of France, and even if you dare of 'Coquilles aux Champignons. You may sit out after dinner in that delicious climate, listening to the rush of the clear Adour through streets, and yards, and culverts; for the city, like Romsey, or Salisbury, is built over many streams.
But pray accept the offer for both gentlemen, Fan, and write this morning, dear." Then Clementine returned to the consideration of the lace in coquilles for her new evening dress. The plan so hastily sketched was subsequently thoroughly discussed and carried out. The cottage at Ryebank was taken, and one evening at the end of June the two ladies took possession of it.
Champlain then proceeded to Port aux Coquilles, seven or eight leagues distant, where he remained until the twenty-ninth. Pont-Gravé, however, desired him to return to Port Royal, being anxious to obtain news of his companions whom he had left sick. Owing to indisposition, Champlain was obliged to delay his departure until April 8th.
Coquilles of Salmon or Halibut. Take one pound of cold halibut or salmon; break it into small pieces; put it in a stewpan with half a saltspoonful of salt and a tiny pinch of pepper, and half a pint of white sauce, a tablespoonful of very thick cream, and a teaspoonful of anchovy sauce; stir well, and let all get hot.
But the sun is getting high; Petites Coquilles has been passed and left astern, the eastern end of Las Conchas is on the after-larboard-quarter, the briny waters of Lake Borgne flash far and wide their dazzling white and blue, and, as the little boat issues from the deep channel of the Rigolets, the white-armed waves catch her and toss her like a merry babe.
Under the entrance vault are doors on either side giving access to the living apartments of the rez-de-chaussée. In the inner courtyard is to be found the most exquisite architectural detail of the whole fabric, the tower which encloses the monumental stairway, to which entrance is had by a portal which is a veritable Gothic jewel. In the tympan of this portal, as in the dormer windows, is the device of Jean Cottereau, except in this case it is much more elaborate a Saint Michel and the dragon, surrounded by a "semis de coquilles" bearing the escutcheons of the chatelain d'argent
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