Il n^est que temps. Ifs high time, there's no time to

be lost. Cf. p. 38, 1. 7, ex.

36. 1. Gargouilles. Gargoyles, gutterspouts of fantastical shape, usually representing the head of a monster, and characteristie of mediaeval architecture. 8. Verdures de Flandres. Flemish tapestry representing foliage. Tapisserie de verdure^ ou, simplement verdure^ tenture de tapisserie qui représente spécialement des arbres. — Littré.

Flemish. Relating to Flanders, formerly a province of Western Europe, extending along the North Sea f rom the Strait of Dover to the southem part of Holland, comprising most of the présent kingdom of Belgium. During the Middle Ages it was one of the most important industrial centres of Europe, as it is to-day.

14. Bergère = large fauteuil dont le siège est garni d*un coussin moelleux.