[Illustration: INTERIOR OF THE WEST END OF THE PRIORY CHURCH.] THE RUINS OF THE PRIORY AND CATHEDRAL CHURCH The Priory buildings and grounds covered a large area to the North of the two parish churches on the gentle slope descending to the little river Sherbourne, Priory Row forming its southern boundary.

Compelled to be satisfied with these assurances, Aveline yielded to the apparent necessity of the case, and set forth with him, attended by Dame Sherbourne.