In Casterbridge there stood a noble pile, […]
But evil days beset that domicile;
The stately beauties of its roof and wall
Passed into sordid hands. Condemned to fall
Were cornice, quoin, and cove,
And all that art had wove in antique style.
Source: wiktionary
Next fit the quoins, using the “persuader” to squeeze in the pages, and tap up all around.