Used in this context as a noun. "Voiturin" is of French Origin and is defined as a Hired person who drives a carriage.

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Used in this context as a noun, "cataracts" are the mythological flood gates of heaven that hold the rain described in the Old Testament.

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Used in this context here as a noun, "consanguinity" is of French Origin and its defined as the fact of sharing an ancestor. Link:https://www-oed-com.proxymu.wrlc.org/view/Entry/39456?redirectedFrom=consanguinity#eid

Used in this context as a noun "esprit" is of french adaptation and its defined as a lively and witty person. Link: https://www-oed-com.proxymu.wrlc.org/view/Entry/64440?redirectedFrom=esprit#eid

Used in this context as a noun, "coquette" is of French Origin and it is defined as a young woman who has a habit of flirting with men to play with their emotions with no intention of following with the feelings she raises in them. Link: https://www-oed-com.proxymu.wrlc.org/view/Entry/41329?rskey=Tsxchs&result=2&isAdvanced=false#eid

Used in this context as a noun, "Fiacre" has French Origin and it is defined as small horse-drawn carriage. Link: https://www-oed-com.proxymu.wrlc.org/view/Entry/69716?redirectedFrom=fiacre#eid

Used in this context as a noun, "Notary" is a lawyer or a legal authority who overlooks the signing of documents. Link: https://www-oed-com.proxymu.wrlc.org/view/Entry/128522?rskey=uVS5ts&result=1&isAdvanced=false#eid

Used in this context as a noun, a Harquebuss is a "matchlock gun invented in the 15th century which was portable but heavy and was usually fired from a support. link:https://www-oed-com.proxymu.wrlc.org/view/Entry/84347?redirectedFrom=Harquebuss#eid

Pictured here is a 19th century photograph of multiple Harquebusses, this piece of photography is currently being displayed in the Victoria and Albert Museum. Link: https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1074897/photograph-franck/

Used in this context as a noun "bon mot" is of French adaptation and it translates to "witty remark." Link: https://www-oed-com.proxymu.wrlc.org/view/Entry/21235?redirectedFrom=bon+mot#eid16782556

A portmanteau, typically made of hard leather, is a sizeable traveling suitcase that opens into two equal parts. the image included here shows a black handbag from the 19th century held by the Victoria and Albert Museum. Note: A portmanteau would look similar but much larger in size. Link:https://www-oed-com.proxymu.wrlc.org/view/Entry/148217?rskey=RkcM5N&result=1#eid Link: https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O352856/handbag/?carousel-image=1

Used in this context as a noun, " Grissett" is of French origin and refers to a Young Frenchwoman from the working class. Link: https://www-oed-com.proxymu.wrlc.org/view/Entry/81605?redirectedFrom=grisette#eid

Used in this context a noun, "pasquinade" is of Italian adoption and refers to a public satirical writing meant to ridicule someone. Link: https://www-oed-com.proxymu.wrlc.org/view/Entry/138421?rskey=rNNPFs&result=1&isAdvanced=false#eid

Spatterdashes, also known as spats, are extended gaiter or legging, worn over boots or pants to keep them clean, especially when riding. Link: https://www-oed-com.proxymu.wrlc.org/view/Entry/185847?redirectedFrom=Spatterdashes#eid The image included here shows a pair of 19th-century lilac-colored spatterdashes made from silk and leather. These particular spatterdashes are held by the Victoria and Albert Museum. Link: https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1248775/pair-of-spats/

A postilion used in the context of a noun here refers to a person who rides the leading horse or group of horses to guide them, especially when there is no coachman ( the person who drives the carriage). link: https://www-oed-com.proxymu.wrlc.org/view/Entry/148549?redirectedFrom=postilion#eid

Used in this context as a Noun, a "Periwig" is an overly styled wig worn formerly as a fashionable headdress by both women and men and retained by judges and lawyers as part of their professional attire. Link: https://www-oed-com.proxymu.wrlc.org/view/Entry/141111?rskey=9jjTVP&result=1#eid

The image included here shows a painting of a costume design by William John Charles Pitcher for an Ancestor in Ruddigore. The figure in the painting can be seen wearing a 17th century light brown periwig. Link: https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1454766/ruddigore-costume-design-wilhelm/

This French Phrase translates to lady's maid or chambermaid. Link: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fille%20de%20chambre

He seems attracted to the lady. she is trying to explain to him the destination but he cant help think of her beautify. I feel like Yorick falls for almost every lady he meets.

La Fleur seems to be a ver loyal servant.

every time he does something that can be perceived as flirtatious or romantic he seems to be automatically thinking of the devil.

his former partner.

he finds it a blessing that he is almost always in love. Yorick seems like a romantic character.

Yorick seems like a sympathetic person

Used in this context as a French Phrase, Place aux dames is translated as "Make room for the dames (ladies)" (merriam-webster). Link: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/place%20aux%20dames

the name of his servant

Gender interactions used to be very different back in those days. He couldn't ask her these normal questions directly.

He is generous all of the sudden. He cares about how the lady thinks of him.

He is being flirtatious by suggesting that they are destined to meet.

he is worried that the monk will tell the lady that he looked down upon him and refused to give him money.

Praising france

he classifies himself as a sentimental traveller

he then goes on to talk about different class of travelers

He is regretful for the way he treated the monk