CHAPTER I FOOTNOTES.

[1.01] #fit# fainting-fit.

[1.02] #nightgown# the nightgown (a remote ancestor of the tea-gown of to-day) was a semi-fitting flowing robe worn, generally without a hoop, in the morning and on non-ceremonial occasions.

[1.03] #King’s ribbon# the black or scarlet Hanoverian cockade which distinguished the royal forces.

[1.04] #What will the noble Captain take?# it was customary to address a subaltern as Captain: officers of higher rank, on the contrary, were often spoken of as Mr.

[1.05] #Colonel Adlercron’s regiment of foot# this was the 39th Regiment. The men were to be employed as marines on board the ships.

[1.06] #Select Piquet# this was composed of cadets waiting for commissions.

[1.07] #capuchin# a hooded cloak, the usual outdoor garment of the time.

[1.08] #Gott# _ghat_, landing-place.

[1.09] #old Roman# the story is told of Themistocles.

[1.10] #whisk# whist.

[1.11] #particular# peculiar.

[1.12] #Emily# Emily was incorrectly used as the diminutive of Amelia.