If I Have A Mind To Entertain My
Particular Friends, I Cannot Have More Than A Couple Of Violins;
And, In That Case, It Is Called A Conversazione.
Though the king of Sardinia takes all opportunities to
distinguish the subjects of Great-Britain with particular marks
of
Respect, I have seen enough to be convinced, that our nation
is looked upon with an evil eye by the people of Nice; and this
arises partly from religious prejudices, and partly from envy,
occasioned by a ridiculous notion of our superior wealth. For my
own part, I owe them nothing on the score of civilities; and
therefore, I shall say nothing more on the subject, lest I should
be tempted to deviate from that temperance and impartiality which
I would fain hope have hitherto characterised the remarks of, -
Dear Sir, your faithful, humble servant.
LETTER XVIII
NICE, September 2, 1764.
DEAR DOCTOR, - I wrote in May to Mr. B - at Geneva, and gave him
what information he desired to have, touching the conveniences of
Nice. I shall now enter into the same detail, for the benefit of
such of your friends or patients, as may have occasion to try
this climate.
The journey from Calais to Nice, of four persons in a coach, or
two post-chaises, with a servant on horseback, travelling post,
may be performed with ease, for about one hundred and twenty
pounds, including every expence. Either at Calais or at Paris,
you will always find a travelling coach or berline, which you may
buy for thirty or forty guineas, and this will serve very well to
reconvey you to your own country.
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