[14.] Lode—a ditch that guides water into a river. (Dr. Brewer.) This inn is situated in the Fen district.
[15.] One of the oldest licensed houses in England. The Pope's Head in Cornhill was a famous tavern; the alley still remains.
[16.] This inn has a sign representing this politician with a copy of the North Briton under his left arm.
[17.] An obsolete term for a large hunting dog. Cf. Packhorse and Talbot.
[18.] One that carries baggage. Cf. Packhorse, Horse and Dorsers (note).
[19.] Common as a perfumer's sign in Europe. The Civet is said to produce musk. (Larwood.)
[20.] Jocularly called 'The gentleman in trouble.' Formerly a starting place for coaches.
[21.] Once called 'Pig and Whip.' Tradition has it that the present sign refers to a surly tenant.
[22.] A mammoth beast born at Ketton (near Darlington), which toured England on exhibition at fairs, etc.
[23.] Baldfaced—a term applied to animals which have a white strip down forehead to nose.