[56]

By an Act of 1589, it was ordained that four acres of land should be attached to every cottage. Cf. Hasbach. “English Agricultural Labourer,” p. 40.

[57]

See Cunningham, “English Industry and Commerce,” vol. ii. p. 40 (4th ed.).

[58]

Poultry.

[59]

“Description of England,” p. 238 ff.

[60]

Op. cit., vol. i. p. 150.