Pagitt of Surrey. Pagit Deo. He covenants with God.
Maynard, Viscount. Manus justa nardus. A just hand is a precious ointment.
Mosley of Northumberland. Mos legem Regis. Agreeable to the King’s law.
Roche, Viscount de Rupe, &c. Mon Dieu est ma Roche. My God is my Rock.
Vincent. Vincenti dabitur. It shall be given to the conqueror.
Vyvyan. Dum vivimus vivamus. While we live, let us live.
Temple, Viscount Cobham. Templa quam dilecta. How beloved are thy Temples!
Algood. Age omne bonum. Do all good.
Having drawn thus largely upon the humour of motto-coiners, and, perchance, upon the patience of those readers who can draw no amusement from such conceits, I now draw this chapter to a close, by quoting the motto of the antient company of the wire-drawers of the city of London, which is, Latinè, “Amicitiam trahit amor,” and Anglicè, Love draws friendship!
