The Normans were pagan, worshipping Woden and Thor, though supposed to be Christianized after Charles the Simple ceded Neustria to Rollo." "Simon was a good mediaeval name in France and was fairly common in England from the twelfth century until after the Reformation.

It was Norman, as being that of an apostle, and was never popular among the Puritans." "It seems a pity that you cannot claim the Turrald estates," put in Austin.

"They must have been immensely wealthy." "It is quite out of the question," replied Robert decisively.

"They have been alienated for centuries.

But it has been part of my life's work to provide for the upkeep of the title when I gained it.