[1078] Sadler’s State Papers, vol. i., p. 70.
[1079] Printed in the appendix to the Maitland Club volume of Sir Richard’s works.
[1080] Seen both in town and country.
[1081] fair.
[1082] causeway.
[1083] The hospitality of the religious houses was from time to time greatly abused by the nobles. Upon one occasion an Earl of Douglas compelled the Abbot of Aberbrothock to entertain him and a thousand of his followers for a considerable time.
[1084] The performance of these mediæval masquerades, containing traces of the ancient miracle-plays and allusions to the exploits of the Knights Templar, is still a favourite pastime in rural districts on Hallowe’en.
[1085] Churchmen made no scruple of appearing armed, like lay barons, on the battlefield. Thus two bishops and two abbots fell among the Scottish nobles at Flodden.
[1086] choir.
[1087] learn.