[15] I gather from a diary, dated 1625, which has been kindly sent to me as I am correcting my proof sheets, that originally it was the bridegroom’s duty to tie on the bridal garters.
[16] Lusty.
[17] Sound of wind.
[18] The story was given me by an eye-witness.
[19] Only when returning were the guns discharged as a rule.
[20] Each in turn slipped the garter over his glass on to his wrist. The garters were nearly a yard long; as used above, the ends were tied together to form a loop.
[21] A native of Exelby.
[22] It would seem these two often worked their charms in company.
[23] I have no knowledge as to the meaning of these two words; their real pronunciation may have been lost, or perhaps they are simply cant words.
[24] My own opinion is that ‘R. H.’ was William Hird’s father, though he never admitted it.