[88] Those who most despised the less _foreign_ and the less _early_ men, are, in many cases, those who have subsequently rejected all that was foreign, and all that was early; if not yet, all that is Mediæval. (G. G. S. 1878.) [89] I fear my love of the early styles has led me to be unfaithful to my theory. (G. G. S. 1878.) [90] The French variety of our style has not only been vulgarised by _exaggeration_, but still more by _ignorance_ and _incapacity_. The hideousness of the capitals constantly palmed off as _French_ would surpass belief if we were not used to it! (G. G. S. 1878.) [91] I must mention, as noble exceptions to this, the restoration, by Mr. Hardman, of the east window of Okeover Church, Derbyshire; and of two windows in the north aisle of Gloucester Cathedral, which are works deserving the highest praise. (G. G. S.) [92] I fear this term only applies to him in respect of his liberality in this particular. (G. G. S. 1878.) [93] I cannot but feel that our glass painters fail grievously in real progress. Even those who are really acquainted with their art too frequently so _scamper_ over it as to render their figures and subjects _mere caricatures_. The majority really know nothing about their art, and these are the favourites with the public! Another section, who really understand what art is, and are able to practise it, proudly set at naught its harmony with the architecture in which it is set. (G. G. S. 1878.) [94] If the local and other architects who feel themselves to be open to this charge would reconsider their ways, and determine henceforth to devote themselves to the conservation of all the antiquities which pass through their hands, they would earn and receive the hearty support of all who love and value our ancient buildings, as well as securing the gratitude of future generations. (G. G. S.) End of the Project Gutenberg EBook of Lectures on the rise and development of medieval architecture; vol. 1, by Gilbert Scott