[171] By fines is meant the increase made in rents on the occasion of renewals of leases. [T. S.]
[172] This document was copied by Sir Walter Scott from Dr. Lyon's papers. It is indorsed, "Queries for Mr. Lindsay," and "21st Nov., 1730, Mr. Lindsay's opinion concerning Mr. Gorman, in answer to my queries." Mr. Lindsay's answer was:
"I have carefully perused and considered this case, and am clearly of opinion, that the agent has not made any one answer like a man of business, but has answered very much like a true agent.
"Nov. 21, 1730. Robert Lindsay."
[173] Swift was born at No. 7, Hoey's Court, near the Castle grounds. [T. S.]
[174] A sort of sugar-cakes in the shape of hearts. [F.]
[175] A new name for a modern periwig with a long black tail, and for its owner; now in fashion, Dec. 1, 1733. [F.]
[176] Referring to the last four years of Anne's reign, when Harley was minister. The expression was a Whig one. [T. S.]
[177] "The squeezing of the orange" was literally a toast among the disaffected in the reign of William III. [S.]
[178] The author's meaning is just contrary to the literal sense in the character of Lord Oxford; while he is in truth sneering at the splendour of Houghton, and the supposed wealth of Sir Robert Walpole. [S.]