everlasting gulf--The Hippopotamus hide--Fat of the Serpent's
head--The Mestua Mountain--Wet thy feet--Stainers' fount--
Water--The Mountain Supporter


XXVII.--SYLIFA.


XXVIII.--THE YOUNG GIRL RESTORED.

Madness not formerly recognised until violence shown--The GIRL
AFFECTED WITH MONOMANIA.


XXIX.--THE LITTLE GOATHERD.


XXX.--DECORATIONS FOR AGE AND MERIT.

Worn as distinctive marks--Age entitles woman to privileges--Age
regarded as an honour--Orders of the Matterode, and Mountain
Supporter--Qualified decoration, &c.--ADVOCATES of the individual
and of society--Privilege belonging to every woman


XXXI.--BEAUTY.

How ideal of beauty formerly obtained--Not equal to the actual
living model--Beauty now the rule--Longevity--Beauty in old
age--Summary of expedients--Value of the course adopted--Importance