Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 111, December 13, 1851 / A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

by Various

JOHN ALGOR.

Sheffield.

341. En bon et poyer.

—The family of Cockayne of Ashbourne, co. Derby, used as a motto upon their seals, in the fourteenth century, the following words, "En bon et poyer." This has been explained to mean, "Boni est posse," or "Right is might." Can any of your readers suggest anything to confirm or throw doubt on this interpretation?

FRANCIS M. NICHOLS.

342. "England expects every man," &c.

—For nearly fifty years our countrymen have taught their children Nelson's last signal—

"England expects every man to do his duty."

Such was my impression of this emphatic form of words. I am surprised to see upon the column in Trafalgar Square,

"England expects every man will do his duty."