FOOTNOTES:
[2] The beautiful tree, called Kiri, has been named Paulownia Imperialis, by botanists.
[3] Official titles held by Court ladies.
[4] The name of a Court office.
[5] A celebrated and beautiful favorite of an Emperor of the Thang dynasty in China, whose administration was disturbed by a rebellion, said to have been caused by the neglect of his duties for her sake.
[6] A Niogo who resided in a part of the Imperial palace called "Koki-den."
[7] The Hakamagi is the investiture of boys with trousers, when they pass from childhood to boyhood. In ordinary cases, this is done when about five years old, but in the Royal Family, it usually takes place earlier.
[8] A carriage drawn by hands. Its use in the Court-yard of the Palace was only allowed to persons of distinction.
[9] Cremation was very common in these days.
[10] A Court lady, whose name was Yugei, holding an office called "Miôbu."