Chapter 18 No.18

"Then 'gan the Palmer thus-'Most wretched man

That to affections dost the bridle lend:

In their beginnings they are weak and wan,

But soon, through suffrance, growe to fearfull end;

While they are weak, betimes with them contend.'"

SPENSER.

MALTRAVERS went frequently to the house of Madame de Ventadour-it was open twice a week to