an imaginary being, much dreaded by the country people in many parts of France. The dracs are supposed to be malicious or at least tricksome demons; but, which is very rare, if one of them happens to take a fancy to a man or woman, they are sure to be the better for it. They are still said to lay gold cups and rings on the surface over pits and rivers, as baits to draw women and children in; though their usual dwelling is some old empty houle, whence they make excursions in human form, visible or invisible as best suits their purpose. The country folks shudder at the very name of the drac. Some are positive that they have seen him; for happy indeed is that village in which there is not a house executed as the lurking place of this tremendous drac.