02285cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500670014326400510021030000470026133600260030833700260033433800360036050000310039650801670042752012020059453400450179665300220184165300480186385600430191199900170195441645UtSlPG20260610133943.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aKock, Paul de,d1793-187114aThe Milkmaid of Montfermeil (Novels of Paul de Kock Volume XX) 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-12-17  aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)  a"The Milkmaid of Montfermeil" by Paul de Kock is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story is set in a picturesque village and revolves around the character of Denise, a lively and charming milkmaid, who becomes the object of affection for Auguste Dalville, a young dandy newly returned from military service. The narrative promises a mix of romantic entanglements, humorous misunderstandings, and the contrasts between rural simplicity and urban sophistication.  The opening of the book establishes a lighthearted tone through a conversation in a cabriolet between Auguste and his servant Bertrand, where they discuss love, relationships, and the nature of women. Their dialogue sets the stage for Auguste's chance encounter with Denise, who, despite her initial defensiveness, displays a spirited personality. The scene unfolds as Auguste observes Denise tending to her donkey and offers playful banter, leading to a tumultuous yet amusing interaction that includes a playful struggle for a kiss. As the story progresses, it hints at deeper themes of affection, societal norms, and the contrasting life of the city versus the countryside. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFrance -- Fiction  aFrench fiction -- Translations into English40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41645  c82484d82484