Part 24 (2/2)

~rebellion of the peasants, 1381~, against over-taxation and being bound to the soil as serfs by their landlords. ~John Ball~, the popular preacher, used to ask:

'When Adam delved and Eve span, Who was then a gentleman?'

~The Archbishop of Canterbury~, Simon of Sudbury, had as chancellor proposed the taxes complained of; therefore the peasants murdered him.

~rescinding~: repealing of a law.

32. WHITTINGTON. PART III.

~Burning of heretics and Lollards~: in 1401, in the reign of Henry IV., an Act of Parliament was pa.s.sed for burning heretics.

~Lollards~ were those who differed from the Church before the Reformation. The name comes from a German word _lollen_, to sing--from the custom of these reformers.

~Mansion House~: the official home of the Lord Mayor. The present building was begun in 1739; previously a house in Cheapside was used for the purpose.

~bond~: a written obligation binding someone to pay a sum of money. When money was needed the King used to borrow from wealthy citizens and give a bond or promise to repay.

~St. Michael's Paternoster Royal~ is in College Hill, near Cannon Street. The church was so called from the Tower Royal given by Edward III. in 1331 to his queen, Philippa, for her wardrobe.

33. GIFTS AND BEQUESTS.

~Mark~: a coin, now obsolete, worth 13_s._ 4_d._

~interdicted~: forbidden, prevented.

~technical school~: where useful and practical arts and trades are taught.

~aqueduct~: an artificial channel for water.

~Sevenoaks~, in Kent.

~Higham Ferrers~ is a small town in Northamptons.h.i.+re.

34. THE PALACES AND GREAT HOUSES.

~The King Maker~: Warwick was so called because he helped Edward IV. to become king in 1461, and restored Henry VI. for a time in 1470. He was slain at the battle of Barnet, 1471.

~quadrangle~: an open court, square, with buildings all round it.

~College of Heralds~: a Government office under the Earl Marshal which looks after pedigrees and armorial bearings.

~Hampton Court~: a Royal palace begun by Cardinal Wolsey.

~St. James's Palace~: the official residence of the Queen in London, Buckingham Palace being her private residence.

<script>