Note 343 — LLANTHONY ABBEY, Monmouthshire.

Sir Thomas More said to his lady that the consideration of the time—for it was Lent—should restrayne her from so scolding her servants. “Tush, tush, my lord,” said she; “Lookye! here is one step to heavenward,”—shewing him a frier’s girdle. “Alas! I fear me,” said he, “this step will not bring you up one step higher.”—Camd. Remains, quoted Brit. Monach. p. 173.