The Project Gutenberg EBook of The Confessions of J. J. Rousseau, Book IX. by Jean Jacques RousseauThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it,give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online atwww.gutenberg.netTitle: The Confessions of J. J. Rousseau, Book IX.Author: Jean Jacques RousseauRelease Date: December 6, 2004 [EBook #3909]Language: English*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK ROUSSEAU ***Produced by David WidgerTHE CONFESSIONS OF JEAN JACQUES ROUSSEAU(In 12 books)Privately Printed for the Members of the Aldus SocietyLondon, 1903BOOK IX.My impatience to inhabit the Hermitage not permitting me to wait until the return of fine weather, the moment my lodgingwas prepared I hastened to take possession of it, to the great amusement of the 'Coterie Holbachaque', which publiclypredicted I should not be able to support solitude for three months, and that I should unsuccessfully return to Paris, andlive there as they did. For my part, having for fifteen years been out of my element, finding myself upon the eve ofreturning to it, I paid no attention to their pleasantries. Since contrary to my inclinations, I have again entered the world, Ihave incessantly regretted my dear Charmettes, and the agreeable life I led there. I felt a natural inclination to retirementand the country: it was impossible for me to live ...
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