Note 40 — INTRODUCTION.

In Rushworth, ii. 77, is a full account of these ceremonies, with notices of Laud's defence. The latter is found more fully in the history of his Troubles and Trial. Works, iv. 247. He denied he threw up dust, but leaves it to be inferred that he threw up ashes. He also contradicted other statements made respecting this famous consecration. Whatever exaggeration there might be, enough is proved to show the extraordinary superstitiousness of the proceeding.