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But, as time went on, the ambition took a higher flight he felt his sphere circumscribed; the Eastern indolence that filled up the long intervals between Eastern action chafed a temper never at rest: he returned to France: his reputation, Liancourt's friendship, and the relations of Eugenie grateful, as has before been implied, for the generosity with which he surrendered the principal part of her donation opened for him a new career, but one painful and galling.
Yet it did cause such uneasiness and was peremptorily checked. It was impossible then for a native-born Canadian, whether of English or French extraction, to look a home-appointed government official in the face. "Tempora mutantur et nos mutamur in illis." See Duke de la Rochefoucault's Liancourt's travels through North America. On the 21st January, 1807, Mr.
But, as time went on, the ambition took a higher flight he felt his sphere circumscribed; the Eastern indolence that filled up the long intervals between Eastern action chafed a temper never at rest: he returned to France: his reputation, Liancourt's friendship, and the relations of Eugenie grateful, as has before been implied, for the generosity with which he surrendered the principal part of her donation opened for him a new career, but one painful and galling.
The matter is brought before the Parliament, and in due time it goes to Paris, and is heard and re-heard, the Judges all making a Mighty to-do about it; and at last, after some two years and a half's litigation, is settled in this wise. My Lady pays a Fine and the Costs, and begs the Dame de Liancourt's pardon.
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