Lawyers' Bags.—I find it stated by Colonel Landman, in his Memoirs, that prior to the trial of Queen Caroline, the colour of the bags carried by barristers was green; and that the change to red took place at, or immediately after, the event in question. I shall be glad of any information both as to the fact of such change having taken place, and the circumstances by which it was brought about and accompanied.
J. St. J. Y.
Wellbank.
Master Family.—Can you refer me to any one who may be able to give me information respecting the earlier history of the family of Master or Maistre, of Kent, prior to 1550: and any suggestions as to its connexion with the French or Norman family of Maistre or De Maistre? This being a Query of no public interest, I inclose a stamped envelope, according to the wish expressed by you in a recent Number.
George S. Master.
Welsh-Hampton, Salop.
Passage in Wordsworth.—Can any of your correspondents find an older original for Wordsworth's graceful conceit, in his sonnet on Walton's lines—
"There are no colours in the fairest sky
As fair as these: the feather whence the pen
Was shaped, that traced the lives of these good men,