[71]. One hopes this fact was incorrectly reported; it has never been contradicted. Possibly the Professor was annoyed at being asked to effect that by force which could safely be confided to the gentlemanly feeling of his students.
[72]. In January, 1886, Mr. Robert Wilson had an article, “Æsculapia Victrix,” in the Fortnightly Review.
[73]. Spectator, December 3, 1870.
[74]. Someone has pointed out that she was the first woman to speak in St. Giles’ Church since Jenny Geddes threw her stool at the minister.
[75]. At a later date (1872) the Church Review became definitely friendly.
[76]. Scotsman, January 3, 1871.
[77]. January 5, 1871.
[78]. “God bless the Massons,” writes Mrs. Jex-Blake, “for cheering my darling on Christmas Day.”
[79]. Scotsman, May 31, 1871.
[80]. The amount claimed—£1000—was only specified when the case came into Court, having been inadvertently omitted from the issue.