DEATH THE KNIGHT AND THE LADY

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'The story has an extraordinary charm, imagination, style.The descriptions of the German soldiers passing the park gateson their way to Paris, of the old Corporal of the Grand Army,drunken and broken-hearted, of the gentle figure of the pooryoung count, these belong to literature, and literature of a finequality.'—Academy.

'It is a fascinating romance.'—Punch.

'Weird mystery and delicate fancy mingle in "Pierrot." MrStacpoole writes gracefully and his manner suits his daintytheme.'—Black and White.

'Mr Stacpoole has achieved a distinct success. He hasmanaged to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery thatis required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'—NationalObserver.

'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library"are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let ushave a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comesround.'—Woman.

'On the whole "Pierrot" is both unusual and refreshing.'—LiteraryWorld.

'The story is peculiarly fascinating. The writer has a defttouch and a rare command of apt language.'—Dundee Advertiser.

JOHN LANE, THE BODLEY HEAD
LONDON & NEW YORK