And soon after this the girls retired.
CHAPTER VIII.
ABOUT BRITOMARTE.
Your wisdom may declare,
That womanhood is proved the best,
By golden brooch and glossy vest,
That mincing ladies wear.
Yet it is proved and was of old,
Anear as well—I dare to hold
By truth, or by despair.—E. B. Browning.
Early the following morning Erminie arose very much refreshed and invigorated by a good night’s rest.