Suffolk (duke of), impeachment of, iii. [99].
Suffolk (earl of). See [Pole].
Sumptuary laws, enactment and disregard of, iii. [343], [344] and [notes].
Superstition, learning discouraged by, iii. [274];
its universal prevalence, [293];
instances of its results, [294];
ordeals, [294], [295] and [notes];
fanatical gatherings: the White Caps, [296];
the Pastoureaux, ib.;
the Flagellants, [297];
the Bianchi, [298];
pretended miracles, and their attendant evils, [298], [299];
miracles ascribed to the Virgin, [300] and [note];
redeeming features of the system, [301];
penances and pilgrimages, [306], [307].
See Religious Sects.
Surnames, introduction of, i. 190.
Sweden, semi-feudal custom in, relative to military service, 188 note g.
Swineford (Katherine), proceedings relative to the marriage of, iii. [74], [75].
Switzerland, early history of, ii. 107;
ascendency of Rodolph, ib.;
expulsion and defeat of Albert and Leopold, 108, 109;
formation of the Swiss confederation, 109;
indomitable heroism of the Swiss, 111;
their military excellence, ib.;
failure of Maximilian's attempt to subjugate them, 112.
Syagrius, Roman provinces governed by, i. 2;
defeated by Clovis, ib. and 106.
Taborites, fanaticism and courage of the, ii. 103;
iii. [390].