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"Seets i' Paris" by John Hartley is a comedic tale about two friends, Sammywell Grimes and Billy Baccus, venturing to Paris in the late 1800s. The story humorously recounts their experiences in the French capital through their unique Yorkshire perspective and dialect, comically highlighting the culture shock, companionship, and differences between English and French ways of life. The story begins with Sammywell reluctantly agreeing to document their trip, largely due to his companion Billy's health issues and concerns about the journey but ultimately giving the reader an amusing insight into their friendship, local opinions about French culture, and their playful banter, setting the stage for many comedic escapades to come.