Hubert would put sand or salt in the water to clear the oil quicker.

But Jan used to say, 'Water will do it best; give water time.' Jan Van Eyck was never in a hurry, and that is why the world will not forget him in a hurry." This and several other receipts, quae nunc perscribere longum est, Margaret gave him with sparkling eyes, and Gerard received them like a legacy from Heaven, so interesting are some things that read uninteresting.

Thus provided with money and knowledge, Gerard decided to marry and fly with his wife to Italy.

Nothing remained now but to inform Margaret Brandt of his resolution, and to publish the banns as quietly as possible.

He went to Sevenbergen earlier than usual on both these errands.