[374] A light ship's boat or gig.
[375] Arabella Stuart. Placed in custody after her marriage to William Seymour. She escaped dressed as a man, but was captured in the Straits of Dover and committed to the Tower.
[376] MS. 'Lee.'
[377] Younger brother of Sir Henry Middleton. This was the return from his voyage in the Expedition.
[378] The grant of this post to Bingley was dated 7th May. He was knighted on 10th November.
[379] August: the month is noted in the margin.
[380] Nephew.
[381] W. of Canvey Island.
[382] This word is not in the N.E.D.; it is probably derived from 'heart' or 'hearten,' to acquire more energy. See also [note on p. 106].
[383] MS. 'Shepeway.'