Hourticq, Louis, 1875-1944 · New York : Scribner · leaf 169
he en-compassmg walls; it was erected inthe midst of gardens, or in a park;trees, fountains and flowers con-tributed to the attraction of the dwell-ing, and in the walls which formerlypresented a solid surface, largewmdows were made to open uponthe smihng surroundings. Fromtheir windows and… … KIG. 299.—HOTEL 1)E VILI.E, AKRAS. France, A like enthusiasm inspiredgreat nobles, and high functionaries all ranks. The king,spent the greater part ofthe of their revenues on the construction ofexquisite chateaux. Humbler personsruined themselves by building, andPhilibert Delorme speaks of the…
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