. Audubon and his journals [microform]. Birds; Zoology; Oiseaux; Zoologie. â^^^Ip^ THE EUROPEAN JOURNALS 331 heart thrilled with pride at his words. Are not we of America men? Have we not the same nerves, sinews, and mental faculties which other nations possess? By Wash- ington ! we have, and may God grant us the peaceable use of them forever. I received compliments from all around me; Gerard spoke of nothing but my work, and requested some prospectuses for Italy. He repeated what Baron Cuvicr had said in the morning, and hoped that the Minis- ter would order a good, round set of copies for th
. Audubon and his journals [microform]. Birds; Zoology; Oiseaux; Zoologie. â^^^Ip^ THE EUROPEAN JOURNALS 331 heart thrilled with pride at his words. Are not we of America men? Have we not the same nerves, sinews, and mental faculties which other nations possess? By Wash- ington ! we have, and may God grant us the peaceable use of them forever. I received compliments from all around me; Gerard spoke of nothing but my work, and requested some prospectuses for Italy. He repeated what Baron Cuvicr had said in the morning, and hoped that the Minis- ter would order a good, round set of copies for the Govern- ment. I closed the book, and rambled around the rooms which were all ornamented with superb prints, mostly of Gerard's own paintings. The ladies were all engaged at cards, and money did not appear to be scarce in this portion of Paris. October 2, Well, my Lucy, this day found me, about two o'clock, in contemplation of a picture by Gerard in the salon of the Minister of the Interior. Very different, is it not, from looking up a large decaying tree, watching the movements of a Woodpecker? I was one of several who were waiting, but only one person was there when I arrived, who entered into conversation with me, â a most agreeable man and the King's physician, possessed of fine address and much learning, being also a good botanist. Half an hour elapsed, when the physician was called; he was absent only a few minutes, and returning bowed to me and smiled as my name was called. I found the Minister a man about my own age, apparently worn out with business; he wore a long, loose, gray surtout, and said, " Well, sir, I am glad to see you ; where is your great work? " I had the portfolio brought in, and the plates were exhibited. " Really, monsieur, it is a very fine thing; " and after some questions and a little conversation he asked me to write to him again, and put my terms in writing, and he would reply as soon as possible. He looked at me very fixedl
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