| − | Ath. 1906, 2: 730. D. 8. 240w. |
“Beautiful romance.”
| + | Lond. Times. 5: 358. O. 26, ’06. 1770w. |
“The end far more than atones for the stiffness of the beginning.”
| + − | Nation. 85: 79. Jl. 25, ’07. 340w. | |
| N. Y. Times. 12. 548. S. 14, ’07. 110w. |
“Very clear indeed is the picture of rural mediaeval England set before us in the unfolding of the tale.”
| + | Outlook. 86: 832. Ag. 17, ’07. 200w. |
“An uncommonly thoughtful and interesting novel. The style is distinguished, and there is no lack of good images. It is an admirable expression of the genuine Tory spirit.”
| + + | Sat. R. 102: 682. D. 1, ’06. 340w. |
“Mr. Newbolt reads his countrymen an eloquent lesson, none the less profound because it is decked with all the graces of romance.”