FOOTNOTES:

[768] MS. Harleian, 158, fol. 2 b. A nearly similar statement is given in MS. Sloane, 43, fol. 12.81

[769] MS. Harl. 293, fol. 80. See also a long letter from Henry III. to Eric, King of Norway. Cotton. Nero, iii. p. 31, dated A.D. 1218, November 28; and a letter from Haco, King of Norway, promising to meet any complaints brought against his subjects. Rymer, “Fœd.” vol. i., sub A.D. 1216-18.

[770] Cotton. Galba, E iv. f. 22.

[771] As the figures differ in the different records, it has been thought best simply to add the sum of the figures given in the text.

[772] Add. MSS. 17364.

[773] MSS. Harl. 4819, fol. 123.

[774] Add. MSS. 4500, fol. 148.

[775] Add. MSS. 4500, fol. 149.

[776] MSS. Harl. 433.

[777] MS. Cott. Nero, B i. f. 18.