barbe verdâtre, lit. greenish beard, i.e. moss

Page 41. — 1. Le Cher is a tributary of the Loire.

2. P Angélus. " Angélus " is the first word of a prayer in honor of the mystery of the Incarnation. The church-bell is rung three times a day, in the morning at 6 o'clock, at noon, and at 6 in the evening, to invite the faithful ones to say the above mentioned prayer.

Page 42. — 1. Est-elle bien campée et bien éclairée, cette femme ! how well she holds herself and how nicely the sunlight brings her out.