[Page 7, l. 14.] Carlion, or Carleon, at that time an important city in South Wales, situated about six miles from the mouth of the river Usk.
[Page 7, l. 27.] Round Table, the famous table at which King Arthur’s knights sat. There are several accounts of its origin. One of the reasons suggested for its shape is that, being round, no dispute could arise between the knights for the higher places.
[Page 8, l. 32.] Sir Lancelot, the best loved and bravest of King Arthur’s knights, famed for his chivalry.
[Page 9, l. 13.] Sir Gawaine was one of the five nephews of the King (the other brothers being Mordred, Agrawaine, Gaheris, and Gareth).
[Page 11, l. 14.] Avelion, or Avalon, is generally associated with Glastonbury.
[Page 18, l. 18.] Pentecost, Whitsuntide.
[Page 19, l. 16.] daïs, a raised platform in the hall at which the highly born sat.
[Page 25, l. 16.] scullion, the lowest servant of the kitchen; washer of dishes.
[Page 29, l. 19.] high degree, high station in life.
[Page 33, l. 28.] venison, the flesh of the deer.