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S — Satyrane to Scallop-Shell (Part 4 of 4)

in the day of judgement.” On hearing this, the lord of the village, with the bride and bridegroom, were duly baptized, and Bouzas became a Christian Church.— Sanctoral Portugues (copied into the Breviaries of Alcobaca and St. Cucufate).

Cunctis mare cernentibus,
Sed a profundo ducitur;
Natus Regis submergitur,
Totus plenus conchilibus.
   —Hymn for St. James s Day.
In sight of all the prince went down,
Into the deep sea dells;
In sight of all the prince emerged,
Covered with scallop-shells.
   —E. C. B.