How were these very charming and delightful beings, the survivors of an age of gentles and simples, of squires and serfs, to be aroused to the fact that they were no longer accepted as the heirs of all the ages?
"Command"
William McFee
It is a decoction of simples, of strengthening herbs, I fancy.
"Monsieur Cherami"
Charles Paul de Kock
I say that the country people sought his help, for he spent his time, or appeared to spend it, in collecting herbs and simples on the hillsides, which he carried home with him to his dark abode, and distilled medicines and potions from them, which he sold to his neighbours at wondrous high prices.
"The Scottish Fairy Book"
Elizabeth W. Grierson