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one for the two carvers, and one for two gentlemen-waiters, with all their apparel,one carriage.

For the gentlemen-ushers of my lord’s chamber, yeomen-ushers of the chamber,yeomen-ushers of the hall, with their beds and other stuff, (two to a bed), onecarriage.

For the dean, subdean, priests, gentlemen, and children of the chapel, with theyeomen and groom of the vestry, two carriages ; one conveyed xj. beds for twenty-twopersons, viz. six priests, ten gentlemen, six children, and the yeoman and groom.

For the clerk of the “ foren expenses,” the clerk of the works, and the clerk thathath the oversight and payment of my lord’s expenses and reparations, and the clerkemployed under those clerks, with their beds, and a “ large standard chest for theirbooks,” one carriage.

For the head clerk of the kitchen, the clerk of the “ brevements,” and the clerkavener; and their beds and great standard chest for their books, one carriage.*

Page 38. —Bogsiunnel*

The adjoining Plate explains the general arrangement of the grass-court and sunkfence in front of the kennel, more clearly than the mere Plan, Plate VIII. Thiskind of boundary allows a perfect view of the surrounding country, and presents noappearance of restraint: Mr. Beckford observes, that nothing tends so much to keepthe dogs quiet; and Somerville directs that the court may be as open as possible, toreceive

“ The sun’s all-cheering beams, when mild he shines,

And gilds the mountain tops. For much the pack(Roused from their dark alcoves) delight to stretchAnd bask in his invigorating ray.

Warm’d by the streaming light and merry lark,

Forth rush the jolly clan ; with tuneful throatsThey carol loud, and in grand chorus join’d,

Salute the new-born day. For not aloneThe vegetable world, but men and brutesOwn his reviving influence, and joyAt his approach.” Chase.

* Northumberland Household Book.