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4

Baaren-hauter, – he of the Bear's hide, – a nickname for a German private soldier.

5

See Editor's Notes at the end of the Volume. Wherever a similar reference occurs, the reader will understand that the same direction applies.

6

The Lancastrian party threw the imputation of bastardy (which was totally unfounded) upon Edward IV.

7

The chief order of knighthood in the state of Burgundy.

8

Note I. – The Troubadours.

9

Note II. – Parliament of Love.

10

Bransle, in English, brawl – a species of dance.

11

The Archbishop of Cologne was recognised as head of all the Free Tribunals (i. e. the Vehmique benches) in Westphalia, by a writ of privilege granted in 1335 by the Emperor Charles IV. Winceslaus confirmed this act by a privilege dated 1382, in which the Archbishop is termed Grand Master of the Vehme, or Grand Inquisitor. And this prelate and other priests were encouraged to exercise such office by Pope Boniface III., whose ecclesiastical discipline permitted them in such cases to assume the right of judging in matters of life and death.

12

Cupidus novarum rerum.

13

Guantes, used by the Spanish as the French say étrennes, or the English handsell or luckpenny – phrases used by inferiors to their patrons as the bringers of good news.

14

Note III.