The protagonist of this novel reads a fragment about a notary who draws up the last will of a dying gentleman, and learns that his servant used the rest of the story to wrap up a bouquet.
The protagonist of this novel reads a fragment about a notary who draws up the last will of a dying gentleman, and learns that his servant used the rest of the story to wrap up a bouquet. Near the beginning of this novel, its narrator refuses to give charity to a Franciscan monk, but makes amends by exchanging snuff-boxes with him. In later episodes, the narrator tries to free a caged starling which repeats the words "I can't get out," and feels the pulse of a beautiful grisette in a glove shop. In its final section, which takes place at an inn in Moulines, the narrative abruptly breaks off after the protagonist reaches out in a dark room and accidentally touches a chambermaid's buttocks. It was first published in 1768, the same year of its author's death, and is narrated by its author's stand-in Yorick. For 10 points, name this fictional account of a trip to France and Italy, written by Laurence Sterne.
The protagonist of this novel reads a fragment about a notary who draws up the last will of a dying gentleman, and learns that his servant used the rest of the story to wrap up a bouquet.
 A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy