TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES

  1. Changed “th bitterness” to “that bitterness” on p. [6].
  2. Changed “silver of white bone” to “sliver of white bone” on p. [109].
  3. Changed “brought it again to a top” to “brought it again to a stop” on p. [217].
  4. Silently corrected typographical errors.
  5. Retained anachronistic and non-standard spellings as printed.