Feeling better, then? Good. I think you will find that none of your references can account for the property of time when applied to pain. There is no healer in the world who can do more. If you can quantify its benefits in such situations, or moreover find a way to accelerate its effects, then I assure you, you shall never again want for anything - and I am sure Mr Rookwood would happily admit you to the ranks of Unspeakables in the bargain!

As for charms theory, I do not recall that Priscillianus devotes much attention to it; his is decidedly a more philosophical tract. No, for charms I think we will need to turn to Clementine du Troyes and Hopkirk. And Waffling, of course.

Has your mother any plan to return with you to London before the end of the summer holiday? To get your school things, perhaps? I may be able to assemble another small stack for you.