OCTOBER
Ancient Cornish name:
Miz-hedra, watery month.
Jewel: Opal. Hope.
October Fourth.
St. Francis and St. Benedight died 1226.
St. Francis and St. Benedight,
Blesse this house from wicked wight
From the night-mare, and the goblin
That is night Good-Fellow-Robin;
Keep it from all evil spirits,
Fairies, weezils, rats, and ferrets: