CHAPTER VI.

FOOTBINDING.

Not a Mark of Rank.--Golden Lilies.--Hinds' Feet.--Bandages drawn tighter.--Breaking the Bones.--A Cleft in which to hide Half a Crown.--Mothers sleep with Sticks beside them.--How many die.--How many have all their Toes.--Feet drop off.--Pain till Death.--Typical Cases.--Eczema, Ulceration, Mortification.--General Health affected 134