[149]. Chateau Landon: an ancient town southeast of Paris.
[150]. Bourges: a city in the Department of Cher, west of Burgundy.
[154]. rushes: In those days the floors of rooms were covered with rushes into which people were accustomed to throw refuse. Cleaning was done by removing the old rushes and putting a fresh supply in their place.
[155]. Leonardo: Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), a famous Italian painter who did much portraiture, particularly of women. One of his best-known works is the "Mona Lisa."
[156]. damoiseau: obsolete French word denoting rank.
[163]. salle: (French) hall.
[164]. Charlemagne: the French form of Charles the Great (742-814), a great king of the Franks and Emperor of the Romans.
[169]. Hercules: a great personage in Greek mythology, famous for his strength. Solomon: king of Israel, 993-953 B.C., noted for his wisdom.
NOTES ON "MARKHEIM"
This psychological study was written in 1884 and published in Unwin's Annual for 1885.