A Year's Journey through France and Part of Spain, Volume II (of 2) by Philip Thicknesse
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There are an infinite number of Roman inscriptions preserved at _Lyons_,
among which is the following singular one: DIIS INIQVIS QUI ANIMVLAM TVAM RAPVERVNT. I have already told you of a modern monument erected by the _Lyonoise_, and now, with grief and concern, I must tell you of an ancient one which they have demolished! it was a most beautiful structure, called the tomb of the Two Lovers; that, however, was a mistake; it was the tomb of a brother and sister named _Amandas_, or _Amans_, for near where it stood was lately found the following monumental inscription: D M ET MEMORIAE ÆTERNÆ OLIÆ TRIBVTÆ FEMINÆ SANCTISSIME ARVESCIVS AMANDVS FRATER SORORI KARISSMÆ SIBIQVE AMANTISSIMÆ P.C. ET SVB OSCIA DEDICAVIT. I have seen a beautiful drawing of this fine monument, which stood near the high road, a little without the town; the barbarian _Bourgeoises_ threw it down about seventy years ago, to search for treasure. But enough of antiquities; and therefore I will tell you truly my sentiments with respect to the south of France, which is, that _Lyons_ is quite southward enough for an Englishman, who will, if he goes farther, have many wants which cannot be supplied. After quitting _Lyons_, he will find neither good butter, milk, or cream. At _Lyons_, |
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