They visited together the Place de la Concorde, the Hotel de Ville, Notre Dame, the Madeleine, the Champs Elysees, and most of the other sights.

At the Colonne Vendome, Jasmin raised his head, looked up, and stood erect, proud of the glories of France.

He saw all these things for the first time, but they had long been associated with his recollections of the past.
There are "country cousins" in Paris as well as in London.

They are known by their dress, their manners, their amazement at all they see.
When Jasmin stood before the Vendome Column, he extended his hand as if he were about to recite one of his poems.

"Oh, my son," he exclaimed, "such glories as these are truly magnificent!" The son, who was familiar with the glories, was rather disposed to laugh.