I shall be obliged by being informed if hertstone is the correct translation of the word "heritone," and, if so, what species of fortification it was. Pale is probably a defence composed of high wooden stakes. Brecost is questionable, I imagine, and should most likely be spelt bretesk or bretex. I shall be glad, however, of explanations of the words.
C. J.
Newton and Somers.—It has been said that there is a complimentary allusion to Somers in Newton's writings. Where?
M.
Daventry, Duel at.—
"Veni Daintreo cum puella,
Procerum celebre duello."
"Thence to Daintree with my jewel,
Famous for a noble duel."—Drunken Barnaby's Journal.
Can any Northamptonshire reader of "N. & Q." say between whom, and when, this duel took place?