Transcriber's Note.
The following changes have been made in the text.
Page 256. 'cermony' changed to 'ceremony'
Page 259. 'paraphase' changed to 'paraphrase'
Page 275. 'hestitate' changed to 'hesitate'
Page 362. 'fleering' changed to 'fleeting'
All other inconsistencies are as in the original.
The author's spelling has been maintained.