Notes

Published in 1878. Acknowledgment is due to the Charles Scribner's Sons Company, Publishers, for the use of the text of their edition of Stevenson's works.

207:18 bartizan. A small overhanging turret with loop-holes and embrasures projecting from the parapet of a medieval building.

208:1 gargoyles. Mouths of spouts, in antic shapes.

209:30 debouched. Passed out.

212:29 Leonardo. (1452-1519.) A famous Italian painter, architect, sculptor, scientist, engineer, mechanician, and musician.

222:7 salle. French word for hall or room.

223:13 Charlemagne. (742 or 747-814.) A great king of the Franks and emperor of the Romans.

225:25 poltroon. A coward, a dastard.

229:12 Hercules. A mighty hero in Greek and Roman mythology.

229:13 Solomon. Son of David. King of Israel, 993-953 B.C.

231: 26 steadings. A farmstead—barns, stables, cattle-sheds, etc.