[23] Spenser: "Faerie Queene."
[24] Orton: "Saint George."
[25] A special permission has been granted to the yachts of the "Royal Yacht Squadron," of England, to use the white ensign. A penalty of £500 may by law be imposed for hoisting on any ship or boat belonging to any of His Majesty's subjects any flag not permitted in accordance with the Admiralty's Regulations. (See Art. 86, "Admiralty Instructions.")
[26] Campbell.
[27] Campbell.
[28] "Sax. Chron."
[29] "Canciam," IV.
[30] Southey: "British Admirals."
[31] Sir Harris Nicholas.
[32] Rymer.