Another gem- and speaking of gems, I was surprised to see the word "smaragd" as it is the German word for emerald, which I discovered when preparing the surtitles for Vancouver Opera's recent production of Salome. (Herod is trying to change Salome's gruesome request and offers her, amongst other things, emeralds.)

Stuart

Hey, Stuart, I'll be in Vancouver briefly on Saturday; I'll wave to you.