There are many fine promenades, from whence delicious views can be enjoyed; from that of Fleurance it is said that, on a clear day, the towers of the cathedral of Auch are seen; and the view is bounded by the snowy giants of the Pyrenees.

Although the day was fine, we could not, however, distinguish either.

This public walk was made at the time when Lannes was a simple labourer in his native place; and he, with others, received six sous a-day for his work.
The Duke de Montebello is said afterwards to have sat beneath the trees which overshadow it, and told his companions in arms how his youth was passed, and what his pay was at that time.

This is a trait which does the brave soldier's memory infinite honour.
The country is agreeable and diversified on the way to Auch, and the two towers of the cathedral are seen at a great distance, crowning the height on which the town stands.

They have so much the aspect of a feudal castle, that it is difficult to believe that one is looking on a church.