I thought this extract would interest you as it pertains to donkeys. We have
some aquaintances who live in Aix les Bains where Queen Victoria used to
take the waters and sent me a scan of the section about her in a book of
theirs. Apparently she took the train, but didn't care for it
particularly so the speed was limited to 20 mph and stopped for meals and
overnight. It must have caused havoc with the railway system.
I don't suppose they still have donkey races!
Hope you are both in good spirits; the weather here is depressing,
Alan & Val
Val says He does look a nice chap, does Jacquot.
When the Queen went to Aix-Les-Bains in 1891 she had difficulty walking. One afternoon
she saw a peasant with a cart and donkey. The Queen asked if she could buy the donkey.
Not knowing who he was talking to the peasant with the usual distrust which country
folk entertain for towns people said "All depends"
"How much did you pay for him?" said the Queen
"100 francs"said the peasant.
"I will give you 200" said the Queen, and the deal was done.
The donkey went everywhere with the Queen and was even brought back to Windsor.
Comments to taglines82@gmail.com
When the Queen went to Aix-Les-Bains in 1891 she had difficulty walking. One afternoon
she saw a peasant with a cart and donkey. The Queen asked if she could buy the donkey.
Not knowing who he was talking to the peasant with the usual distrust which country
folk entertain for towns people said "All depends"
"How much did you pay for him?" said the Queen
"100 francs"said the peasant.
"I will give you 200" said the Queen, and the deal was done.
The donkey went everywhere with the Queen and was even brought back to Windsor.
Comments to taglines82@gmail.com
