The Veins of old Persons are apt to become varicose and this is where the greatest column of Blood—the Veins loosing their power is the cause of the disease. The Blood by this Means is not kept from gravitating to yᵉ foot the Consequences are Scabrous Skin and Ulcers.

At last she reached a flowery knoll, at whose feet ran a little burn, shaded with woodbine and wild roses; and there she sat down, burying her face in her hands.

Notwithstanding Catherine's assurances, I was apprehensive about meeting Denys, worried that I would come off as a massive idiot […]

Are you feeling any physical effects?