The ancient process was very elaborate and this manuscript is written on leaves which resembled in a marvellous manner those of the Egyptian papyrus books.

There are two rolls at Marseilles which I have seen and examined, and they are identical with this.

Now these papyrus leaves indicate much mechanical skill, and have a professional look.

They seem like the work of an experienced manufacturer." "I don't see," said Melick, obstinately, "why one shouldn't get papyrus now and have it made up into writing material." "Oh, that's out of the question," said the doctor.

"How could it ever enter into anyone's head?
How could your mere sensation-monger procure the raw material?
That of itself would be a work of immense difficulty.