All his maxims were the suggestions of
pedantry and prejudice; so that his perception was obscured, his
judgment biased, his address awkward, and his conversation absurd
and unentertaining: yet such as I have represented this tutor,
are the greatest part of those animals who lead raw boys about the
world, under the denomination of travelling governors. Peregrine,
therefore, being perfectly well acquainted with the extent of Mr.
Jolter's abilities, never dreamt of consulting him in the disposition
of his conduct, but parcelled out his time to the dictates of his
own reflection, and the information and direction of his companions,
who had lived longer in France, and consequently were better
acquainted with the pleasures of the place.
As soon as he was in a condition to appear a la Francaise, he hired
a genteel chariot by the month, made the tour of the Luxembourg
gallery, Palais Royal, all the remarkable hotels, churches, and
celebrated places in Paris; visited St. Cloud, Marli, Versailles,
Trianon, St. Germaine, and Fountainebleau, enjoyed the opera, Italian
and French comedy; and seldom failed of appearing in the public
walks, in hopes of meeting with Mrs.
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