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From Givors the river runs almost in a straight line to Vienne. On both shores rise round-crested wooded hills-the foothills of the parallel ranges of mountains by which the wide valley is shut in. Down this perspective, commandingly upon a height, is seen the city-misty and uncertain at first, but growing clearer and clearer, as the boat nears it,