The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman

As I knew the geography of the Tomb of the Lovers, as well as if I had lived twenty years in Lyons, namely, that it was upon the turning of my right hand, just without the gate, leading to the Fauxbourg de Vaise -- -- -I dispatched Francois to the boat, that I might pay the homage I so long ow'd it, without a witness of my weakness -- I walk'd with all imaginable joy towards the place -- -- -when I saw the gate which intercepted the tomb, my heart glowed within me -- -- -

-Tender and faithful spirits! cried I, addressing myself to Amandus and Amanda -- long -- long have I tarried to drop this tear upon your tomb -- -- -- I come -- -- -- I come -- -- --