But then is there not even a pleasure in effort?
"You will get used to it," said Marie to Pierre; "it's amusing to overcome obstacles.

For my part I don't like roads which are invariably smooth.

A little ascent which does not try one's limbs too much rouses and inspirits one.

And it is so agreeable to find oneself strong, and able to go on and on in spite of rain, or wind, or hills." Her bright humour and courage quite charmed Pierre.

"And so," said he, "we are off for a journey round France ?" "No, no, we've arrived.