dash’d with drops of onset. Splash’d with stains of the battle.
218. daïs-throne. The daïs was the raised part of the hall; a platform.
222. in rest. On the right side of the coat of mail was a projection to support the lance when not in use.
224. lists. The enclosed ground in which the combats took place.
230. a noble chance. A chance to do some noble deed.
232-3. The star that led the Wise Men to Bethlehem. (See Matthew ii., 7-11.)
240. If old customs and institutions are changing it is only because new and better ones are taking their place.
241-2. It is in accordance with God’s purpose and his nature that the world should grow better. Changes are necessary, since even a good custom will at length degenerate and become corrupt.
243. what comfort is in me? I cannot comfort you.
251. a blind life. A life without the power of reason.