CAMBRY, (JANE DE) Native of Tournay. Became a Nun of Lyons, in 1625; died 1639;
Wrote several religious works; one was on The Ruin of Self, and Erection of divine Love.
CAMMA, a Lady of Galatia,
Wife of Sinatus, assassinated by Sinorix, who was in love with Camma, and sought to espouse her. She resisted his prayers and entreaties; but, fearing his power, determined to feign a consent, in order to avenge the death of her husband. She was priestess of the temple of Diana, where the marriage was to be celebrated. It was a custom for the new-married couple to drink out of the same cup Camma poisoned the beverage; and, drinking first herself, gave it to the unsuspicious Sinorix; then, delighted with the success of her plan, she bade him tell his attendants to prepare his tomb, and said, she died with joy to revenge her husband.
CAMUS, (CHARLOTTE DE) a French Lady in the Beginning of the last Century,
Much celebrated for her poetical talents; her pieces are scattered in different collections, but not esteemed much at present.
