CHAPTER I FOOTNOTES.
[01] fit fainting-fit.
[02] nightgown the nightgown (a remote ancestor of the tea-gown of to-day) was a semi-fitting flowing robe worn, generally without a hoop, in the morning and on non-ceremonial occasions.
[03] King’s ribbon the black or scarlet Hanoverian cockade which distinguished the royal forces.
[04] What will the noble Captain take? it was customary to address a subaltern as Captain: officers of higher rank, on the contrary, were often spoken of as Mr.
[05] Colonel Adlercron’s regiment of foot this was the 39th Regiment. The men were to be employed as marines on board the ships.
[06] Select Piquet this was composed of cadets waiting for commissions.
[07] capuchin a hooded cloak, the usual outdoor garment of the time.
[08] Gott Ghat, landing-place.
[09] old Roman the story is told of Themistocles.
[10] whisk whist.
[11] particular peculiar.
[12] Emily Emily was incorrectly used as the diminutive of Amelia.