Chapter 1

LONDON TO PARIS.

Departure from London--A French Steam-vessel--Unfavourable Weather--Arrival at Havre--Difficulties at the Custom-house--Description of Havre--Embarkation on the Steamer for Rouen--Appearance of the Country--Inclemency of the Weather--Arrival at Rouen--Description of Rouen--Departure by the Boat for Paris--Scenes and Traditions on the Banks of the Seine--Journey by the Railroad to Paris--The _Douaniers_--Observations on the Journey up the Seine

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