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The Reformation and the Renaissance (1485-1547)

Note 11 — VISIT OF CHARLES V. TO ENGLAND (1522).

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A sufficient quantity of provisions for four persons.

[12] Linen.

[13] = the answer to the question in the original written in the margin.

[14] = the answer to the question in the original written in the margin.

[15] = cask.

[16] vat = about 20 gallons.

[17] alne = ell: i.e. 45 inches. This refers to the dimensions of the barrel.

[18] = fat hogs.

[19] = spits.

[20] = Goslings.

[21] A compôte of fruit.

[22] = Pasties.

[23] The recipe for Jussell was "grated bread, eggs, sage, saffron and good broth."

[24] A kind of sweet wine.

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