CHAP. XII.

Regret at leaving Geneva--Lake of

Joux--Coponex--Robbers--Lassera--Curious Separation of a

Rivulet---Orbe--Face of the Country--Price of Land--Yverdun--Sea

View--Spa--School--Anecdote of a Conductor--Game--Bridge of

Serrier--Neufchâtel, said to resemble Naples--Description of its

Territory--Anecdote respecting the Religion of Landeron--David

Riri--Sketch of the History of Neufchâtel--Competitors for its

Sovereignty--Lake of Bienne--Island of St. Pierre--Singular

Government of Bienne--Great Change on passing the Pont de

Thiel--Charge of Rapacity against the Swiss--Pleasant

Travelling--Extensive View from Julemont--Agriculture--Arberg

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