THE SPORTSMAN IN FRANCE. 75 



quently encountered from their spouses, 

 that they sadly misbehaved themselves 

 on returning to their marital duties. 



The leave of absence Captain P 



and Mr. W had permitted themselves 



from their estabhshment at Guimgamp, 

 was drawing to a close ; and as they had 

 undertaken to give up possession at 

 Christmas, they were anxious to return 

 to their old quarters. During our stay 

 at Rennes, we had heard that Quimper, 

 in the Departement of Finisterre, offered 

 many attractions and advantages to the 

 sportsman and economist ; — that the 

 neighbourhood abounded in game of all 

 kinds, and that the trout and sea fishing 

 were superlatively good. 



The truth must be told: my friend Cap- 

 tain P was a most restless animal, 



for ever changing his plans, and seeking 



after novelty — nothing but Quimper 



would suit him, and to Quimper he must 



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