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2. Similar works were probably attempted throughout these 

 two provinces, which account for the numerous remains of open 

 works now visible. 



3. Gold, which is found at Vaubry, and traces of gold at 

 St. Leonard, has been probably sought for by the old miners in 

 these works. 



4. It is to the latter circumstance that the works owe their 

 name of Aurihres. 



5. The silence of history, and the open character of the 

 works, justify us in attributing them to the Gauls." 



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