^{page 409 note *} See Plate L. fig. 5.

^{page 411 note [a]} As in the ring found near Biggleswade, which was of gold, and inscribed on one side “sum Regis Anglie,” and, on the reverse, “et comitis Herfordie” See Gentleman's Magazine for June 1795, page 474.

^{page 412 note [a]} An eminent goldsmith informs me, that though the precise quality of the gold cannot be ascertained without an aslay, he is of opinion that it is not fine, or of more value than about three pounds per ounce.

^{page 412 note [b]} The order of St. Michael was instituted in France by Lewis the Eleventh, in 1469, into which many persons of high distination in this country were admitted, as King Henry the Eighth, Sir Charles Brandon, afterwards duke of Suffolk, both buried in St. George's chapel, Windsor. King Edward the Sixth, Thomas duke of Norfolk, Robert earl of Leicester, Sir Nicholas Clifford, Sir Anthony Shirley, and others; but of these all, except the two last, were knights of the Garter. See Ashmole and Anstis, passim.

^{page 412 note [c]} Ashmole, edit. 1693, page 24, et seq.

^{page 413 note [d]} Anstis, vol. I. p. 70, note P.

^{page 413 note [e]} Ashmole, p. 202, et seq.

^{page 413 note [f]} Ibid. p. 30.

^{page 415 note [a]} Antiq. of Cornwall, p. 288.

^{page 415 note [b]} Arch. V. p. III. note f.

^{page 415 note [c]} Æn. IV. 513.

^{page 415 note [d]} Arch. III. p. 355.

^{page 415 note [e]} lb. p. 356.