Therefore they were suppressed, and, with the general approval of Europe, a portion of their possessions was handed over to the knights of St.John.

However, as I understand, it is your wish that as soon as the boy comes of age to wield arms he shall go to Rhodes and become an active member of the Order.

This is indeed the rule with all neophytes, but having served a certain time they are then permitted to return and join one of the commanderies in their native countries." "I do not wish that for Gervaise," his father said; "at least, I wish him to remain at Rhodes until all the civil troubles are absolutely at an end here.

My life has been ruined by them.

Loving retirement and quiet, and longing for nothing so much as a life among my tenantry, I have almost from a boy been actively engaged in warfare or have been away as an exile.