P. [146], l. 1. It is clepyd a chery tre.] This fable of the cherry tree is the subject of a well known Christmas carol, which has been printed by Hone, Ancient Mysteries Described, p. 90. See also Collier’s Hist. Dram. Poet. vol. ii. p. 179.
P. [153], l. 2. Ulverando.] Sic in codice MS., sed forte ululando.
P. [158], l. 29. This songe begynne.] In old miniatures the shepherds are often represented playing on bagpipes.
P. [168], l. 13, to p. [170], l. 31. This is added to the original manuscript in a more recent hand.
P. [192], l. 9. Lyke as the sunne doth pers the glas.] “He lyted within her as the sonne-shyne thurgh the glas.”—MS. Sloan. 3160, fol. 38.
P. [199], l. 1, to p. [200], l. 30. This is added to the manuscript in a more recent hand.
P. [199], l. 8. He.] Probably ye.
P. [199], l. 24. Ys.] Probably your.
P. [210], l. 5. I xal the shewe many a ceté.] It will be observed that, in the enumeration of countries which follows, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales are mentioned, with the omission of England, a proof, perhaps, that the writer had transferred the scene of action into his own country.