[50] P. 108.
[51] Bk. IV. 767-774. Contempt for astrology, indeed, had already gone pretty far—Chaucer’s Franklin has it (F.s’ Tale); but the contrary opinion still held most ground, and prophecy was in the enjoyment of full respect. Theological authority was divided and uncertain on the matter.
[52] IX. 492.
[53] Calendar of Documents, vol. iii., p. ix, note. Book I. is a hasty introduction.
[54] Ibid.
[55] Chronique, I, chap. xxii.
[56] Scottish Vernacular Literature, p. 43.
[57] Vol. ii., p. 140.
[58] Lib. xii., chap. xxi.
[59] See Appendix E.