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: