{1} Several copies of this book, the Liber Pluscardensis, are extant, but the author’s original MS. is lost.{2} This was written after the Act of the Scots Parliament of 1457.{3} Daggers.{4} Rude wall surrounding a keep.{5} Sisters in the rule of St. Francis.{6} These tricks of sleight-of-hand are attributed by Jean Nider, in his “Formicarium,” to the false Jeanne d’Arc.—A. L.{7} Very intimate.{8} When the sky falls and smothers the larks,{9} This quotation makes it certain that Scott’s ballad of Harlaw, in “The Antiquary,” is, at least in part, derived from tradition.{10} This description confirms that of the contemporary town-clerk of La Rochelle.{11} The staircase still exists.{12} “My neck would learn the weight of my more solid proportions.”{13} Neck.{14} “Frightened by a ghost.”{15} “Airt,” i.e. “quarter.”{16} “Fright for fright.”{17} Lameter, a lame.{18} Bor-brief, certificate of gentle birth.{19} Howlet, a young owl; a proverb for voracity.{20} Battle-axe.{21} Bougran, lustrous white linen.{22} There are some slight variations, as is natural, in the Fierbois record.{23} Equipped for battle.{24} That is, in the “Liber Pluscardensis.”{25} Englishman.{26} Heavy and still.{27} Daughter of God, go on, and I will be thine aid. Go on!{28} Lyrat, grey.{29} The king’s evil: “Écrouelles,” scrofula.{30} Darg, day’s work.{31} “Par mon martin,” the oath which she permitted to La Hire.{32} See Appendix A, ‘Norman’s Miracle,’ Appendix B, ‘Elliot’s Ring.’{33} That in to say, some two thousand combatants.{34} Échevins—magistrates.{35} “Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas.”{36} Pavises—large portable shelters.{37} Block-houses.{38} The Grahames had not yet possessed themselves of Netherby.—A. L.{39} Substituting ‘or’ for ‘argent,’ his bearings were those of the distinguished modern novelist of the same name.—A. L.{40} Cande = Kennedy.