Page:Crainquebille, Putois, Riquet and other profitable tales, 1915.djvu/108

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THE MEDITATIONS OF RIQUET

lest, casting myself upon the enemy, I suffer for my imprudence.

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Vehicles there are which horses pull through the street. They are terrible. Other vehicles there are which move of themselves breathing loudly. These are also fearful. Men in rags are detestable, likewise such as carry baskets on their heads or roll casks. I do not love children who utter loud cries and flee from and pursue each other swiftly in the streets. The world is full of hostile and dreadful things.