dens. The ecu was reckoned at three francs

Page 174 . — 1. actions. Military operations are meant.

2. Chantilly. The old Montmorency estate, which passed to the female line (Conde’s mother) in 1632. It is some thirty miles north of Paris. By the deed of its last owner, the Due d’Aumale, the estate and castle together with its manuscripts and art collections have become the property of the Institute of France.

Page 175 . — 1. partis. Scouting parties.

2. aigle, which is now masculine, except in the sense of “ standard,” was formerly feminine by derivation, from the Latin aquilam .

Page 176 . — 1. toutes les flfeches, etc. Isaiah v, 28.