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gives about 584 francs each. Had I gone up alone, 

 of course the expense would have been greater. 



Xot \vithout vivid recollections of a delightful and 

 wondrous journey, thus safely and happily accom- 

 plished, and of the excellent humour and courteous 

 attention of my companions with a recommendation, 

 to all whose time and constitution will permit, to 

 make the same excursion is this plain narrative 

 concluded. 



