TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES
The author produced two books titled Historical Vignettes: one in 1910 (T. Fisher Unwin, London), and the other in 1912 (Sidgwick & Jackson, London). Being the later, “2nd Series” has been appended to the title to distinguish it from the former (i.e. “1st Series”).
Minor spelling inconsistencies (e.g. birdseller/bird-seller, etc.) have been preserved.
Alterations to the text:
Abandon the usage of drop-caps.
[Title page]
Add “2nd Series” to the book title. (See above).
[The Princess Elizabeth]
Change “... when the Earl came home. prepared to attend...” to Prepared.
[James II]
“Abaddie, the valet, was a loyal but fibreless” to Abbadie.
[George III]
“Of a sudden be became aware... was all about him again” to he.
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