The fast was a suitable concomitant of that contrition which befitted the occasion.
As befitted an unromanized region, the local government was unlike that of Italy or Narbonensis.
The greater part of the sanctuary was left uncovered, as best befitted a dwelling-place of the sun.
For the Society, as befitted the great exponent of authority and the keeper of the consciences of many kings, had always been on the side of political autocracy; and therefore it became increasingly unpopular, when once the tide of French intelligence began to set in the direction of revolutionary reform.
Of schools or colleges for the purposes of a higher education befitted to the sons of noblemen and the more wealthy merchants there are absolutely none; but the village school is an ever-present and very open spectacle to the passer-by.
