CHAPTER XXY. 



A WINTER FAIR AT BOULOGNE. 



A WORSE fate may befall a man tlian that of finding 

 himself located for a brief period during the early 

 winter time at Boulogne. In order to thoroughly 

 enjoy a few days at this pleasant watering-place, it 

 is essential that the visitor should be utterly devoid 

 of care; as, in the first place, if he has anything 

 rankling in his breast, he will not rest well, for 

 "Where care lodges, sleep will never lie." Neither 

 must he have any remorseful recollections; his con- 

 science must be void of offence, for in such case he 

 will not be in a fitting condition to fully enjoy a 

 week's idling at Boulogne. Neither must he be 

 impecunious, for, though a moderately-filled purse 

 will suffice for his necessities, yet by having a few 

 spare napoleons in his pocket he will be able to in- 

 dulge in sundry petits plaisirs, to very great advantage. 

 It is essential, moreover, that the idler should be of a 

 cheerful disposition, looking on the bright side of 

 things in general, and must in no case be what is 

 called 'blase, but must have yet some of the fire of 

 youth remaining, in order to thoroughly enjoy a few 

 days' active idleness, and duly appreciate and enjoy 



