35. marrowy: rich.
48. The paintings of Raphael and Titian are beyond purchase price now. Most of them belong to the great galleries of Europe. Turner is a modern painter whose work is greatly admired and held almost above price.
64. vellum: fine parchment made of the skin of calves and used for manuscripts. It turns cream-color with age.
59. Stradivarius: a violin made by Antonio Stradivari, who lived (1644- 1737) in Cremona, Italy. These instruments created a standard so that they are now the most highly prized violins in existence.
64. buhl: brass, white metal, or tortoise shell inlaid in patterns is the wood of furniture. So named from the French woodworker who perfected it.
THE DEACON'S MASTERPIECE
10. Georgius Secundus: King George II of England. He was the son of George I, who was elector of Hanover, as well as king of England.
20, felloe: a part of the rim of a wooden wheel in which the spokes are inserted.
92. encore: we can say the same thing about their strength.
THOMAS BUCHANAN READ (1822-1872)