Having letters of introduction to M. Deceptiax, the great lace
manufacturer, that gentleman received them with distinguished
honors, and gave them a splendid soiree, at which the elite of the
city were assembled. The sumptuously-furnished mansion was
lavishly decorated for the occasion, and every preparation made
that could add to the novelty or interest of the event.
Jerome, with his beautiful bride, next visited Cologne, the largest
and wealthiest city on the banks of the Rhine. The Cathedral of
Cologne is the most splendid structure of the kind in Europe, and
Jerome and Clotelle viewed with interest the beautiful arches and
columns of this stupendous building, which strikes with awe the
beholder, as he gazes at its unequalled splendor, surrounded, as
it is, by villas, cottages, and palace-like mansions, with the
enchanting Rhine winding through the vine-covered hills.
After strolling over miles and miles of classic ground. and
visiting castles, whose legends and traditions have given them an
enduring fame, our delighted travellers started for Geneva,
bidding the picturesque banks of the Rhine a regretful farewell.
Being much interested in literature, and aware that Geneva was
noted for having been the city of refuge to the victims of
religious and political persecution, Jerome arranged to stay here
for some days. He was provided with a letter of introduction to M.
de Stee, who had been a fellow-soldier of Mr. Devenant in the East
India wars, and they were invited to make his house their home
during their sojourn.
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