[16] The Number of the Chapters, in both the Second and Third Parts or Books, are omitted in the Original Manuscript.

[17] In the MS. the Numbers of the Chapters in this Fourth Part, are marked, Primum Capitulum, II. Cam., III. Cam. &c.

[18] Although each chapter at the beginning is marked with a rubric, the number of the chapter is not given in the Original Manuscript. The following selection will be found to differ somewhat in the divisions, but it represents the whole portion of the Manuscript which corresponds with the titles of chapters 138 to 153, in the preceding Table; along with the conclusion of the Work.

[19] In the original, "Car toutes comparaisons sont haynneuses."

[20] [It will be observed, that in the Prologue or dedication, at page 64, this "Buke" was addressed by the Author to Charles the Sixth, King of France.]