the velvets and satins and golden fringesit will be a true glimpse of the paradiso!"

Upon his head he wore a purple velvet cap, and purple velvet was his robe, all trimmed about with rich ermine; his jerkin and hose were of sea-green silk, and his shoes of black velvet, the pointed toes fastened to his garters with golden chains.

Velvet, from its texture, was ill adapted for this.