[253] This division is reflected in the prefixes Gornji and Donji (upper and lower), which are frequently found attached to the names of Bosnian and Servian towns.
[254] According to Farlati, it is owing to the Ragusans that some traces of Latin Christianity survived in these lands of schism and heresy.
[255] Purgari is evidently derived from the German word Bürger, but the etymology of Vaoturchi is unknown (Jireček).
[256] Lib. Ref., March 8, 1332, p. 341.
[257] Miklosich, Monumenta Serbica, Codice Geno (Ragusa); Jireček, op. cit., p. 60.
[258] Jireček, op. cit., 60; Nicolas de Nicolay, Navigations et peregrinations orientales, Lyon, 1568.
[259] In Servia, Byzantine influence was stronger and Italian-Dalmatian influence weaker than in Bosnia, as is attested by the few surviving churches of the pre-Turkish period. But in both countries contact with the Adriatic towns was closer than with the Eastern Empire.
[260] Gelcich, Ragusa, p. 32.
[261] So called because its bell was tolled to announce an execution of a criminal, a proclamation of exile, or the approach of a hostile fleet (Gelcich, op. cit., p. 278).
[262] In 1346 forty additional sentries were added and distributed among the posts, and an extra body of archers was enrolled (Lib. Ref., i., March 24, p. 229). Of course when military expeditions were organised a much larger levy was made both in the city and in the territory.