'
The reign of Edward VI was a singularly merciful one for those
harsh times. Now that we are taking leave of him let us try to keep
this in our minds, to his credit.
NOTES
NOTES
* Christ's Hospital Costume. It is most reasonable to regard the
dress as copied from the costume of the citizens of London of that
period, when long blue coats were the common habit of apprentices
and serving-men, and yellow stockings were generally worn; the coat
fits closely to the body, but has loose sleeves, and beneath is worn a
sleeveless yellow undercoat; around the waist is a red leathern
girdle; a clerical band around the neck, and a small flat black cap,
about the size of a saucer, completes the costume.- Timbs's
'Curiosities of London.'
*(2) It appears that Christ's Hospital was not originally
founded as a school; its object was to rescue children from the
streets, to shelter, feed, clothe them, etc.- Timb's 'Curiosities of
London.'
*(3) The Duke of Norfolk's Condemnation Commanded. The King was
now approaching fast toward his end; and fearing lest Norfolk should
escape him, he sent a message to the Commons, by which he desired them
to hasten the bill, on pretense that Norfolk enjoyed the dignity of
earl marshal, and it was necessary to appoint another, who might
officiate at the ensuing ceremony of installing his son Prince of
Wales.- Hume, vol. iii, p. 307
*(4) It was not till the end of this reign (Henry VIII) that any
salads, carrots, turnips, or other edible roots were produced in
England.
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