The banksides, above normal water level, were dressed with a layer of moss peat and seeded with a mixture of grasses.

But I want to see the altar-cloth, which must, I think, be getting into a bad condition.

I'm not quarreling with your figures; I'm just not sure they support your conclusion.

[…]and often after they drop off the punctured skins are the seats of maggots, etc., owing to flies blowing on these injuries.