Quand l'aube ne tient pas ses promesses is indeed Dayspring mishandled : I
have the book in my hand here (p 605) and Vues humaines is The manner of men
(p 755). Vues humaines can be found in the French Bible, (the quotation is
translated : Si c'est dans des vues humaines que j'ai livré combat contre
les bêtes.) mining "and not to be witness to the glory of God" and is often
cited in French huguenot day to day talk. My mother used to say "DV et A VH"
: "Dieu voulant et à vues humaines" ie "God willing and as far as man can
see".
For those interested , I have translated a good number of the tales in the
last three volumes of RK's into French, just as a hobby. I have not found a
publisher so far. I may send copies to the K Library some day.
Max Rives, member The Kipling Society.
Max et Madeleine Rives
33 Rue des Mésanges
30400 Villeneuve lez Avignon
+ 33 (0)4 90 25 59 95
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