Practice of Assurance by the Romans. Saxon Approximation to
Friendly Societies. Marine Assurance. Danger of Navigation,
and its Effect on Life Assurance. Assurance for Palmers and
Pilgrims to the Holy Land. Bulmer’s Office of Assurance.
Assurance of Navigators, Merchants, and Corporations.
Uncertainty of Life. Annuities. Audley the Usurer. His
History. Anecdotes concerning him. The Usurer’s Widow 25