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the crowned initials of Henry and his queen. In each bay, the armsor a badge beneath the royal crown, is placed on a panel of angularform, edged by some strong tint of red, blue, or green.

In the east window of the chapel at Haddon Hall, the centreopening is occupied by the crucifixion; and at the sides are the figures ofthe evangelists. These are on a ground formed by ornamented quar-ries, and in the lower part of each division is an angel holding a shield,with the names of the quarterings on a label.

“For domestic examples of this period, we can refer to several speci-mens engraven in Dugdale’s Warwickshire , particularly to the windowsof the great hall at Chesterton. In one of these, elaborately quarteredescutcheons are sustained by angels ; in another, the successive matchesof the family are displayed on banners, each held by the “ beaste,”or, as we now call it, the supporter.

“ At Hever Castle, Kent, the only remaining glass is in circles ofrich foliage of white and yellow on a ground of black, within whichare shields of arms. At Lullingstone , the circular ornament is com-posed of branches of the peach-tree, with the letter f, an indifferentpun on the name of Pechie.

“ In the parlour at Haddon Hall, the windows are fancifully glazedwith clear glass, the two windows in the same room differing in pattern.In the large one at the end of the apartment, there are four squarecompartments of arms, surrounded by scrolls and foliage.

“ There is yet remaining in a curious house at Canterbury, assignedby tradition to Sir Thomas More , a long gallery, lighted by a windowextending through the whole length of the apartment; in each openingwere several diagonal inscriptions in black, edged with pale yellow.This species of decoration was in use during the reign of Henry VI . as isevident from the glass yet remaining in the hall at Ockwells, Berkshire;

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