, 238), and is mentioned by
Bower, the contemporary Scottish chronicler ("Proces," iv. 480), whose
work was continued in the "Liber Pluscardensis." We have also, in the
text, Norman's statement that a copy of this ring was presented by the
Maid to Elliot Hume.

While correcting the proof-sheets of this Chronicle, the Translator
received from Mr. George Black, Assistant Keeper of the National Museum
of Antiquities in Edinburgh, a copy of his essay on "Scottish Charms and
Amulets" ("Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland," May 8,
1893, p. 488). There, to his astonishment, the Translator read: "The
formula MARI. IHS. occurs on two finger-rings of silver-gilt, one of
which was found at Pluscarden, Elginshire, and the other in an old
graveyard near Fintray House, Aberdeenshire." Have we in the Pluscarden
ring a relic of the Monk of Pluscarden, the companion of Jeanne d'Arc,
the author of "Liber Pluscardensis"?

FOOTNOTES

{1} Several copies of this book, the Liber Pluscardensis, are extant,
but the author's original MS. is lost.

{2} This was written after the Act of the Scots Parliament of 1457.

{3} Daggers.

{4} Rude wall surrounding a keep.

{5} Sisters in the rule of St. Francis.

{6} These tricks of sleight-of-hand are attributed by Jean Nider, in his
"Formicarium," to the false Jeanne d'Arc.--A. L.

{7} Very intimate.

{8} When the sky falls and smothers the larks,

{9} This quotation makes it certain that Scott's ballad of Harlaw, in
"The Antiquary," is, at least in part, derived from tradition.

{10} This description confirms that of the contemporary town-clerk of La
Rochelle.

{11} The staircase still exists.

{12} "My neck would learn the weight of my more solid proportions."

{13} Neck.

{14} "Frightened by a ghost."

{15} "Airt," i.e. "quarter."

{16} "Fright for fright."

{17} Lameter, a lame.

{18} Bor-brief, certificate of gentle birth.

{19} Howlet, a young owl; a proverb for voracity.

{20} Battle-axe.

{21} Bougran, lustrous white linen.

{22} There are some slight variations, as is natural, in the Fierbois
record.

{23} Equipped for battle.

{24} That is, in the "Liber Pluscardensis."

{25} Englishman.

{26} Heavy and still.

{27} Daughter of God, go on, and I will be thine aid. Go on!

{28} Lyrat, grey.

{29} The king's evil: "ecrouelles," scrofula.

{30} Darg, day's work.

{31} "Par mon martin," the