You have read '_De Bestiis et aliis rebus_,' by Hugh of Saint Victor ?" "Yes." "Very good; you may further consult Albertus Magnus, Bartholomew de Glanville, and Pierre de Bressuire.

I have noted on this paper a series of such beast-books: those of Hildebert, Philippe de Thann, Guillaume de Normandie, Gautier de Metz, and Richard de Fournival.

Only you would have to go to Paris to procure them in the public libraries." "And that would not help me much," replied Durtal.

"I have, ere now, looked through many of these works, and they contain no information that can be of use from the point of view of symbolism.

They are mere fabulous descriptions of animals, legends as to their origin and habits.
The _Spicilegium Solesmense_ and the _Analectae_ of Dom Pitra are far more instructive.