Obsolete and antiquated words will be found under the heading
Abbess (the), of St Hilda, 48; descri-
bed, 49; at the trial of Constance,
60; secret meeting with the Pal-
mer, 167-175; gives him the packet
of papers, 172; objects to part
with Clare, 178, 179.
Abbot of St Cuthbert's, 50, 60; pro-
nounces sentence, 68, note, p. 74.
Abercromby, Sir Ralph, 78, note,
Achaius, King of Scotland, 118,note,
p. 142.
Age, its consolations, 45, 46.
Alexander III., and the Goblin
Knight, 98, 99, note, p. 106.
Alfred (King) reference to, 58.
Alne, the river, 53.
Amadis de Gaul, 13, note, p. 34.
Angus, the master of, 213, Douglas's
eldest son, so called.
Archers, English, 149, note, p. 185.
Argyle at Flodden, 223.
Ascabart, 13, note, p. 34.
Ascot plain, 148.
Ashestiel, 3, note, p. 33.
Austin, de Wilton's attendant, 202.
Autobiographical reminiscences, 10,
II, 41, 42, 43, 80, 81, 82, 107, 112.
Baillie, Joanna, 78.
Bamborough Tower, 53.
(a) peasant, 69.
Bass Rock, (the) 177.
Barmore-wood, 216.
Belgian's (the) love of home, 79.
Bell-the-Cat, 162. See Douglas.
Bevis of Hampton, 15, note, p. 34.
Bevis, Marmion's horse, dying, 114.
Blackford-hill, 131; the view from
its top, 133, 135; is about three
miles south of Edinburgh Castle.
Blackhouse heights, 108, in Selkirk,
2370 feet high,
Blount, Henry, settles with the
host, 115; tells the on-goings at
Tantallon to Marmion, 213; joins
the fight, 224:
Blue Bonnets o'er the Border, 166.
Blythe, river, 52.
Borough-moor (the) 131, note, p. 142
Bourbons, Charles X. of France,
146, note, p. 185.
Bourhope, 45; Bowerhope, a hill on
the southern margin of St Mary's
Lake.
Borderers, war their sport, 151; mis-
conduct at Flodden, note, p. 241.
Bothwell Castle, 162.
Bowhill, 41, note, p. 70.
Boyish frankness and sincerity, 42.
Braid hills, 130.
Bruce, "Well skilled," 217.
Brunswick, the Duke of, 76, 77
Buccleuch, Harriet, Duchess of, 42,
note, p. 70.
Bulmer, Brian, 129. See Essay on
Fairy Superstition in the Min-
strelsy of the Borders.
Cambria, Wales, 194.
Camp, Scott's favourite dog, 112.
Carterhaugh, 41, note, p. 70.
Caxton, William, 117, the earliest
English printer, born in Kent,
1412, died 1491.
Childish poetic impressions, 80, 81.
Christmas customs, 189, 193, notes,
pp. 237, 238.
Clare, her reasons for taking the
veil, 51; her character, 170;
parted from the Abbess, 178;
her determination against Mar-
mion's suit, 180, 181; at Tan-
tallon, 197, 201; meets de Wilton,
201; bids him join Surrey's army,
207; leaves Tantallon, 210; at
Flodden, 220; brings the wounded
Edinburgh.
Dunstansborough, 53.
Durham Cathedral, 57.
Marmion a drink, 227; tells him | Dun-Edin, 130, Gaelic name for
of the death of Constance, 228;
"With fruitless labour Clara
bound," 229.
Classics (the), 193, 194.
Colwulf, 58, note, p. 74.
Conqueror, William the, 58, note,
papers, 171.
Convent life, 50
Coquet isle, 32.
Crichtoun Castle, 120, note, p. 140.
Cross (the), of Edinburgh, 173; the
spectral proclamation, 174, 205,
notes, p. 188.
Cunninghame, 95; ancient division
of Ayrshire.
Dacre, Lord, 221.
Dalzell, Sir William, note, p. 35.
Danes, (the), at Christmas, 189.
note, p. 237.
Death knell, 69, 90, note. p. 105.
De Burg, 221.
De Wilton falsely accused of trea-
son, 169, 171; his history, 202-
206; knighted by Douglas, 209;
his conduct at Flodden and
marriage to Clare, 235.
De Worde, Wynken, 117, successor
to Caxton in the production of
those rare volumes dark with
tarnished gold.
Douglas, Earl of Angus, surnamed
Bell-the-cat, 162, note, p. 186; op-
posed to the war-his appearance,
163, note, p. 187; feels the King's
insinuation, 164; weeps, 165; his
physical powers, 208, note, p. 239;
knights de Wilton, 209; refuses
Marmion's hand, 210; enraged at
him, 211; his death, note, p. 187.
Douglas, Gawain, 207-8, bishop of
Dunkeld was the son of Archibald
Earl of Angus. He was the au-
thor of a Scottish metrical version
of Virgil's Æneid, and other poems
of great merit,
Dryden, the poet, 12, note, p. 34.
Edelfled, 56, note, p. 72.
Edinburgh, view of, from Blackford
Hill, 133, 135; Castle, 134, 136.
Edward I., 98, surnamed Long-
shanks.
Elfin Knight (the), 100 note, p. 106
Ellis, George, Esq., 143, note, p. 184.
English army (the), its leaders, 221.
crosses the Till, 216.
Erskine, Wm, Esq., 75, note, p. 104.
Ettrick Forest, its present and past
condition, 39, 40, note, p. 70.
Ettrick Pen, 108, a hill in Selkirk-
shire 2200 feet high.
Featherstonhaugh,
ballad of, 21, note, p. 37.
Fiction, 147.
Firth of Forth (the), 135.
Fitz-Eustace, 87; sings,
shall the lover rest," 88; privy to
Marmion's encounter with the
Elfin Knight, 103; tries to cheer
Marmion, 116; enraptured with
the view from Blackford Hill, 135.
escorts the nuns to Tantallon, 176;
tells Marmion of the night doings
at Tantallon, 214.
Flight of time (the), 107.
Flodden, the Battle of, 216, 233,
note, p. 240.
Forbes, John Hay, 113, note, p. 138.
Forbes, Sir William, 111, note p. 138.
Forgery, 212, note, p. 240.
Fox, Charles James, 7; parallel be-
twixt and Pitt, 8, 9. notes, p. 33.
Franchèmont, the castle of, 194,
note, p. 239.
Friar John, 26, note, p. 38.
Friar Rush, 115, note, p. 139.
Giants' grave (the), 47, note, p. 71.
Gifford, Hugo Lord, 94 ; his wizard
dress, 95, notes, pp. 105, 106.
Gifford Village, 83, is about 4 miles
from Haddington, and close by
it are the remains of the castle,
note, p. 105.
GLOSSARY OF ANTIQUATED WORDS AND PHRASES.
Angel, 19, an old gold coin, value
ten shillings.
Aventayle, 145, visor of the helmet.
Bandrol, 133, a little flag.
Basnet, 217, a helmet.
Linstock, 18, a split wooden handle
for the match for firing a gun.
Listed, 20, enclosed for combat.
Lodon, 58, Lothian.
Malison, 173, curse.
Bell, 124, cry of the buck; note p.141. Malvoisie, 15, French for Malmsey.
Benedecite, 49, bless ye.
Bill, 17, hooked battle axe.
Blench, 209, to give in.
Bowne, 130, ready, prepared.
Bowyer, 58, bowmen.
Bratchet, 40, slowhound.
Brawn, 190, boar's flesh.
Brigandine, 150, coat of mail worn
by brigands.
Cairn, 11, sepulchral heap of stones.
Cap of Maintenance, 118, state cap.
Cast, 126, contrived, purposed.
Clips, 193, clasps.
Combust, 96, an astrological sign
indicating danger.
Cresset, 60, antique chandelier.
Croupe, 150, croup, crupper, rump
of a horse.
Deas, 20, dais, raised part of the
table.
Dight, 17, prepared, 191, dressed.
Doublet, 61, double vest.
Fay, 27, faith.
Galliard, 160, a gallant.
Mark, 19, weight usually 8 ounces.
Morrice-pikes, 18, Moorish pikes.
Morrion, 18, steel cap or helmet.
Or, 118, a gold ground.
Pensils, 133, small flags.
Pentacle, 95, note, p. 106.
Post and Pair, 190, a game at cards.
Prick, 12, ride on horseback.
Prime, 136, one of the canonical
hours of the Church of Rome.
Quaigh, 100, a wooden drinking cup.
Rack, 108, broken clouds.
Reeky, 147, smoky, misty.
Rede, 236, tale.
Requiescat, 7, requiem.
Retrograde, 96, an astrological sign
indicating retrogression.
Ringan, 152, Scots for Ninian.
Rowan, 39, the mountain-ash.
Runnel, 227, streamlet.
Sackbut, 135, a trombone.
Scaur, 161, bare rock, or earth.
Sea-dog, 49, the seal.
Selle, 103, saddle.
Gazehound, 40, one that follows by Seneschal, 15, steward.
Gorgets, 150, neck armour.
Gramercy, 28, grant mercy, ex-
pression of wonder.
Gripple, 196, greedy, holding fast.
Hagbut, 151, hackbut, hand gun.
Halbert, 17, battle axe.
Hall! a hall, 166, the ancient cry
to make room for a dance
Harquebus, 40, a large hand gun.
Harried, 24, plundered.
Hebudes, or Ebudes, 132, The He-
brides.
Holt, 41, a wooded height.
Iol, 189, Christmas, notes, p. 237.
Kirn, 110, Scottish harvest-home.
Kirtle, 152, upper garment.
Knosp, 146, used for Knop, a finale
L'envoy, 236, postscript.
Levin, 27, lightning.
Linn, 3, pool of water or waterfall.
Sewer, 15, waiter.
Solands, 84, flesh of the Solan goose.
Stirrup-cup, 32, parting drink.
Stowre, 137, stour, battle, tumult.
Tabart, 19, Herald's coat.
Tide, 97, used for betide.
Trapped, 17, ornamented.
Tressure, 118, border.
Trine, 96, an astrological sign for
three-fold.
Trowls, 191, trolls.
Wassail, 22, liquor made of apples,
sugar, and ale.
Wede, 233, cut away, as weeds.
Whilere, 147, while before, formerly
Whilom, 121, of old.
Wimple, 159, veil.
Wraith, 193, ghost, spectre.
Yare, 18, ready.
Ycleped, 112, called, termed.
Yode, 103, an old form of went.
Goblin Hall, 95, note, p. 105.
Greenlaw, the wives of, 24.
Grey Mare's Tail, 47, note. p. 71.
Haco, King of Norway, 95, note,
p. 106; 99.
Hay, Gilbert, 100.
Heber, Richard, Esq., 189, note,
p. 237; 189, 193, 196.
Henry VI. of England, in Edin-
burgh, 146, note, p. 184.
Hepburn, Earl Adam, 122, note, p.
Heralds, Scottish, 117, note, p. 139.
Herbert, Bruce and Percy's service
to Whitby Abbey, 56, note, p. 72.
Heron, Lady, 23; her influence
over King James, 157-159; sings
"Young Lochinvar," 159; recog-
nizes Marmion at Court, 161.
Heron, Sir Hugh, invites Marmion
to stay at Norham, 21; excuses
his Lady's absence at court, 23.
Hermitage Castle, 162.
Highland Clans and 45," their
early impression on Scott's mind,
81; their dress and armour, 152.
Highlander's (the), love of home,
79; superstition, 194.
Holy Isle (the), 48. note, p, 71; its
monastery, 53, 54.
Holy Rood, the Levee at, 155.
Horncliff-hill, 15.
Host's (the), tale, 94.
Hostel (the), or Inn, of Gifford, 84,
note, p. 104.
Howard, Edmund, 223.
Hubert (old), 114.
Huntley at Flodden, 223, note, p.
Humbie's Woods, 116.
Islesmen, their arms and appear-
Jacques, in "As You Like It," 107.
James, IV. (King), orders Marmion
to Crichtoun Castle, 120; his peni-
tential habits, 124; note, p. 144;
is mysteriously warned against
the war, 123, 125; his dress, char-
acter, and appearance, 156, 157,
note, p. 140; influenced by Lady
Heron and the Queen of France,
158, note, p. 186; displeased at
Lady Heron's recognition of
Marmion, 161-2; hasty reflection
and apology to Douglas, 164;
scouts the counsels to peace, 166;
his fatal mistake at Flodden, 217;
his last gallant struggle, 230, 231;
his death, 232, note, p. 242.
Knighting, the ceremony of, 209.
Kyle, 95, a district of Ayrshire.
Lambie Isle, 177.
Lammermoor Hills (the), 83.
Launcelot (Sir), " Champion of the
Lake," 11, notes, pp. 33, 34.
Largesse," 19, note, p. 37.
Leat, river, 218.
Lennel's convent, 215, was a Cister-
tian convent near Flodden Field.
Lennox at Flodden, 223.
Leyden, Dr John, 193, note, p. 237.
Lichfield Cathedral, 233, note p. 242.
Lindisfarne, 50. See Holy Isle.
Lindesay, Sir David, 118; his tale,
123, note, p. 139.
Linlithgow Palace, 123, note, p. 141.
Lion King-at-arms, 119, note, p. 139
Livy, the Roman Historian, 194.
"Lochinvar," song, 150, is in a slight
degree founded on the ballad,
"Katharine Janfarie," in the
Minstrelsy of the Borders.
Loch Skene, 46, note, p. 71.
Mackenzie, C. Esq., 113, note p. 138.
Marmion arrives at Norham Castle,
15; described, 16; his motto and
following, 17, note, p. 35; Lord
of Fontenaye and Lutterward,
&c., 19, note, p. 36; questioned
by Sir Hugh Heron about his
page, 22; twits Heron on the ab-
sence of his lady, 23; informs him
of his embassage to the Scottish
court, and requests a guide, 24;
leaves Norham, 32; arrives at
Gifford, 83; puts up at the Hos-
tel, 84; a popular leader, 85; win-
ces under the Palmer's glance,
86; asks Fitz-Eustace for a song,
86; hears the death knell, 90, note,
p. 105: awed by the Palmer's an-
swer, 90; his betrayal of Con-
stance, 91; his remorse, 93; en-
counters the Elfin Knight, 103;
leaves Gifford, 116; meets Sir
David Lindesay, 117; lodged in
Crichtoun Castle, 120; relates his
adventure with the Elfin Knight to
Lindesay, 120; on Blackford Hill,
133, 134; in the Scottish camp, 150;
in Edinburgh, 154; at Holyrood,
156; his commission read by the
King, 162; ordered to Tantallon,
163; tried to persuade James to
peace, 165; replies to his vaunt,
165: bound for Tantallon, 175;
his policy regarding Clare, 176;
impatient to join the English
forces, 183; is refused the hand of
Douglas, 210; sees through the
mystery of the Palmer, 214; at
Lennel's Convent, 215; views the
movements of the Scots, 215, 216;
crosses the Tweed, 219; leaves
Clare, and joins Surrey, 220;
borne to the rear wounded, 225;
remorse on hearing Constance
was dead, 228; his death, 229;
his monument and grave, 233,
234, note, p. 242.
Marriott, Rev. John, 39, note, p. 70.
Martin, Rev. John, 82, note, p. 104.
Massy More, 121, note, p. 140.
Merse Forayers, 83.
Mertoun House, 189, note, p, 237.
Milan Steel, 16, note, p. 35.
Milton, the poet, 12, 45; his "Il
Penseroso" referred to.
Millfield Plain, 183.
Monkwearmouth, 52.
Montserrat, 27.
Mummers, 191, notes, pp. 237, 238.
Murderer of the sordid sort, 62, 67.
Murray the outlaw, 41, note, p. 70.
Nelson, Lord, reference to, 5.
Newark Tower, 40, once a royal
hunting seat, note, p. 70; see notes
to "Lay of the Last Minstrel."
Norham Castle, 14, note, p. 34; 182.
North Berwick, 177; near it are
the remains of a convent of Cis-
tertian nuns, founded by Duncan
Earl of Fife in 1216.
Nuns of St Hilda, 48, sing St Hilda's
hymn, 54; their curiosity, 55;
relate the wonders of their con-
vent, 56; in Edinburgh, 166; un-
der Marmion's charge, 167.
"Our Lady's Chapel," 44, was in-
jured by the clan Scott in a feud
with the Cranstouns. See "The
Lay," notes to canto ii.
Palmer (the), 27; his appearance
and endurance, 30, 31; his career
compared to Loch Skene, 47; his
piercing glance, 86; tells Marmion
the import of the death knell, 90;
wishes to quit Marmion's band,
120; secret conference with the
Abbess, 167, 168; abjures the
spectral summoner, 175; change
in his manner, 176. See De Wilton
Palinure, 6, note, p. 33.
Pandour, Scott's dog, 112.
Patriotism, 79, 82.
"Pasties of the doe," 15; venison
pasty.
Pictish Camp, 98.
Pitt, reference to, 5.
Pitscottie, reference to, 195, note,
p. 140.
"Plump of Spears," 15, properly
applied to a flight of waterfowl,
by analogy to a body of horse.
Priam, reference to, 110.
Pringle, A., Esq. of Whytbank, 42,
note, p. 70.
Prioress of Tynemouth (the), 50, 60.
Prophesies, 99.
Punishment for broken vows, 63,
Queen Margaret, wife of James IV.
opposed to the war, 158.
Rae, Sir William, 113, note, p. 138.
"Red King," 13, William Rufus.
Roncesvalle, battle of, 230.
Rose, William Stewart, Esq., 3,
notes, pp. 33, 34.
Round Table (the), Romances of,
11, notes, p. 33.
Ruling Passion (the), its origin and
power, 80, 81.
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