crucifix-surmounted

Updated: July 16, 2026

I was assigned to a bed covered by a crucifix-surmounted canopy, in the main room, and Vincent was invited to take the other. Upon his modestly stating he would sleep somewhere in a hammock, the mistress told the foolish boy he could have that bed. To this I objected, in English, and forthwith Vincent was led to change his mind and accept the previously refused favor.

Almira Stillwell Cole - Six Days on the Hurricane Deck of a Mule: An account of a journey made on mule back in Honduras,: C.A. in August, 1891