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I followed him, where in a small field close 

 by the wedding party was assembled. 



The musicians were seated on cider barrels, 

 and blowing away at a sort of bagpipe, which 

 made a most infernal row. 



" Now old fellow," said H., tapping me on 

 the shoulder, " you must dance. I have brought 

 you the very prettiest girl in the whole country 

 for your partner, and she is very anxious to 

 perform with you." 



She was indeed a sweetly pretty girl, and 

 beautifully dressed in Breton costume, as indeed 

 were all the rest, both men and women, for it 

 was a superior wedding. Although I was far 

 from well, I could not refuse, so asking Made- 

 moiselle if she would honour me (which she did) 

 took my place in the ring. 



I can hardly explain the dance, however, it 

 is composed of as many as like to join ; giving 

 each other their hands, they form a ring, and a 

 certain number perform in it, then retire and 

 join the ring, and - make way for others. My 

 pretty partner spoke French as well as she did 

 Breton, so we were soon great friends. I found 

 it was the custom to engage your partner for 



