Sketch of the History of the Knights Templars,

by

James Burnes LL.D. F.R.S.

Knight of the Royal Hanoverian Guelphic Order

Second Edition.

Illustrated With Plates.

WM. BLACKWOOD & SONS, EDINBURGH; PAYNE & FOSS, LONDON; JOHN CUMMING, DUBLIN. EDINBURGH, MDCCCXL.

TO

HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS

Prince Augustus Frederick.

DUKE OF SUSSEX, EARL OF INVERNESS, K.G. D.C.L. &c. &c. &c. &c.

Grand Prior of England,

THE FOLLOWING PAGES ARE DEDICATED

With every sentiment of Respect,

BY

His faithful and obedient Servant and Brother,

JAMES BURNES.