All the effects of strangers (Swiss and Scotch excepted) dying in France, are seized by virtue of this law, though the heir be upon the spot—the profit of these contingencies being farmed, there is no redress. A chaise, so called, in France, from its holding but one person. Vide S—’s Travels: [i.e. Dr. Smollett’s “Travels through France and Italy.”—Ed.] Post-horse. Nosegay. Hackney coach. Plate, napkin, knife, fork and spoon. |
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