He values it among his most cherished
possessions.
Toulouse, France, was next visited and a voyage made from that city to
Bordeaux on the Garonne, which occupied six days, from May 19th to the
25th. There was nothing but pleasure on the trip down that beautiful
river, which winds through the rich wine valleys of France. The
greatest hospitality was shown Paul and when his little tender was not
loaded down with flowers, it was filled by his admirers with provisions
and rare wines.
After the Garonne he went to Paris, where his steam yacht, the Paul
Boyton, which he had ordered before departing for the Tagus, was
delivered to him. She was a magnificent little vessel, in which he
intended to sail and steam to India, China and Japan. This was
during the Paris Exposition of 1878, and he remained on board the
yacht, whose dock was at the exposition grounds, most of the time. The
little vessel was always full of distinguished visitors, and many
pleasant excursions were taken up and down the Seine. During that time
Paul became acquainted with the ex-President of Peru, Don Nicholas de
Pierola, then in banishment. They became fast friends, the ex-President
taking much interest in torpedo work, and they frequently made quiet
experiments at isolated places down the river.
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