[45]. a narrowe. So again in v. [83], and a nowar in v. [96]. This transference of final n to the succeeding word is of common occurrence in old poetry.

[87]. sar.

[88]. of.

[99]. a word has dropped out.

[102]. abou.

[115]. lo[=u]le.

[125]. Lwdale, i. e. Liddel.

[132]. gay.

[149]. cheyff.

[163]. Glendale is one of the seven wards of Northumberland. In this district the village of Homildown is situated, about a mile from Wooler. On the 14th of September, 1402, a battle was fought at this place between the Percys and Archibald, Earl of Douglas, in which the Scots were totally routed, and Douglas taken prisoner.