Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 100, September 27, 1851 / A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

by Various

from which it would appear that the process was a very expensive one in those days. I should feel obliged to any of your correspondents to give me some information on this point.

R. W. B.

174. "Born in the Eighth Climate."

—Can any of your readers explain the allusion contained in the following extract from Sir Thomas Browne?

"I was born in the eighth climate, but seem for to be framed and constellated unto all."—Religio Medici, ii. 1.

Will the notions of astrology throw any light upon it?

N. H.

175. Aubry de Montdidier's Dog.

—Who was the King of France that subjected the Chevalier Macaire to the ordeal by combat with this famous dog? In some of the authorities it is said to be Charles VI., and in others "Le Roi Jean," meaning, I presume, John II.

HENRY H. BREEN.