[290] See vol. i. p. [348], note.

[291] See vol. i. p. [297].

[292] See vol. i. p. [386].

[293] This summary of the treaty is taken from a Latin version of the Turkish original made by John Spiegel, Ferdinand’s first interpreter, which is usually printed with Busbecq’s letters.

[294] See note 2, p. [73.]

[295] Nonsuch Park, at Cheam, was a favourite residence of Queen Elizabeth.

[296] See pp. [271]-2.

[297] The original of this patent of Knighthood is preserved in the Imperial Archives at Vienna.

[298] The blank supplies the place of a foul epithet.