Curiosities of olden times

Abstract

The meaning of mourning.--Curiosities of cypher.--Strange wills.--Queer culprits.--Ghosts in court.--Strange pains and penalties.--What are women made of?--"Flagellum salutis."--"Hermippus redivivus."--The Baroness De Beausoleil.--Some crazy saints.--The jackass of Vanvres.--A mysterious vale.--King Robert of Sicliy.--Sortes Sacrae.--Chiapa Chocolate.--The philosopher's stone.