Note 22
Chapter 98. The Bell and Bottle Tavern
Literally, “the basket,” because wedding gifts were originally brought in such a receptacle.
…nes lace, English veils, and in fact all the tempting things, the bare mention of which makes the hearts of young girls bound with joy, and which is called the corbeille.[22] Now, in passing through this room, Andrea proved himself not only to be clever and intelligent, but also provident, for he helped himself to the most valuable of the ornaments before him.
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