PLATE XXXV.
THE CANON OF ROBESART SURPRISES THE TOWN OF JAFFRE.
This Illumination represents one of the exploits of the warlike Canon of Robesart. To convey an idea of surprise, the illuminator has exhibited an inhabitant of the town coming out of the gate, fingering his walking-stick with an air of self-satisfaction that evidently shows he has no idea even of the approach of the enemy—who already stand ranged close to the walls, with a formidable piece of artillery, which looks as likely to be detrimental to themselves as their adversaries.
John Ball Preaching.