page 116 note * A comb of similar form was exhibited before the Society on April 15th, 1858, and is figured in Proceedings, 1st S. vol. iy. p. 188.

page 118 note * This mine of historical wealth was mentioned to the writer many years since by the late Cardinal Wiseman, as strangely unknown to the vast body of those who avail themselves of the treasures of the library itself.

page 119 note * “The abominable excesses, of which the king of England was daily guilty, were already heard of here.”

page 120 note * It is not unlikely that Campeggio (one at least of whose suite settled in Kent, as we learn from Philipot's Visitation) had himself received information of the sacrilege from an eye-witness.

page 120 note † As to the Bull against the king of England, it does not appear to have been communicated to anyone but his majesty (i.e. the emperor), the which Bull seems very desirable on account of all the evil deeds which are permitted by this most unworthy king. And because we would respectfully remind his majesty that if this matter be not discussed until the publication of the Bull, we say that it would be well, and indeed better, that no official communication should be sent hither from his imperial majesty.”

page 121 note * V. Laemmer, Mon. Vat. pp. 199–201–219 (Frib. Brisg. 1861).

page 121 note † Hist. of Reform. 1. iii. an. 1538.

page 122 note * Jäger, Hist. Eccl. tom. ii. p. 112.

page 124 note * See Archaeologia, xlix. 329.