[207] Since this passage was written an excellent and elaborate paper has appeared in the Quarterly Review, full of local knowledge. I recognize the hand of a friend from whom great things may be expected. I find, I think, nothing in which we disagree, though that account, having more ample space, is more particular than mine. (Reprinted in Memorials of Canterbury, by Rev. A. P. Stanley.)
[208] Fitz-Stephen, De Bosham, Grim, in loc.
[209] See, on the former history of these knights, Quarterly Review, vol. xciii. p. 355. The writer has industriously traced out all that can be known, much which was rumored about these men.
[210] Tuesday, Dec. 29. See, on the fatality of Tuesday in Becket's life, Q. R. p. 357.
[211] Grim, p. 71. Fitz-Stephen.
[212] For the accurate local description, see Quarterly Review, p. 367.
[213] Grim, 70.
[214] John of Salisbury. Bouquet, 619, 620.
[215] Giles, iv. 162; Bouquet, 467. It was fitting that the day after that of the Holy Innocents should be that on which should rise up this new Herod.
[216] See the letter of Arnulf of Lisieux.—Bouquet, 469.