P. 41.—“Dunstan,” dŭnˈstan; “Athelstane,” ĕthˈel-stăn.
“Glastonbury,” glasˈton-bury. A town of Somerset, near Bath.
P. 42.—“Crediton,” credˈi-ton. A town of Devonshire.
P. 43.—“Elgiva,” el-giˈva.
P. 44.—“Cambria.” The ancient Latin name for Wales.
“Sterlingshire.” A central county of Scotland. Bannockburn is within its limits.
“Argyle.” A western county of Scotland, including several islands near the coast. Its hills are famous for their picturesque beauty. The columns and cave of Staffa are within its limits.
P. 46.—“Elfrida,” elˈfri-da. The second wife of Edgar. The story of the wooing of Elfrida tells that Edgar having heard of her great beauty, sent his minister and friend to ascertain if the reports were true. The minister was so captivated with her charms that he misrepresented her beauty to the king and married her himself. When Edgar discovered the deceit, he promptly killed his friend and married Elfrida.
P. 48.—“Canute,” ka-nūtˈ. The second king of Denmark of that name. He was the son of King Sweyn, of Denmark, and came over with him to England. Sweyn failed to establish his power, but left the succession to Canute, who, after obtaining forces from his native land, completed the conquest.
P. 51.—“St. John.” (1801-1875.) An English author and traveler. He has written several volumes of histories, travels and philosophy.