[22] This was the name of King Arthur's well known sword, sometimes also called Excalibar.
[23] Tintadgel Castle, in Cornwall, is reported to have been the birthplace of King Arthur.
[24] The author has an indistinct recollection of an adventure somewhat similar to that which is here ascribed to King Arthur, having befallen one of the ancient Kings of Denmark. The horn in which the burning liquor was presented to that Monarch is said still to be preserved in the Royal Museum at Copenhagen.
[25] Zaharak, or Zaharah, is the Arab name of the Great Desert.
[Transcriber's Note]
Obvious typographical errors were repaired, as listed below. Other apparent archaic spellings, inconsistencies or errors have been retained. Missing, extraneous, or incorrect punctuation has been corrected and hyphenation has been made consistent.
Page [x], "HADRA" changed to "HARDRA" for consistency. (THE MAID OF HARDRA SCAR;)
Page [v], "fairlyland" changed to "fairyland". (... embosomed in the most delicious, fairyland valleys, diversified with beautiful mansions, and snow-white cottages...)
Page [48], "Uppn" changed to "Upon". (Vow'd to revenge the dead-drunk peer Upon renowned St. Kitt.)
Page [68], "EEMA" changed to "EMMA". (EMMA; OR, THE MURDERED MAID.)