The Antiquary — Volume 01

Probably Wordsworth's Lyrical Ballads had not as yet been published.

13

Probably Dr. Hutton, the celebrated geologist.

14

Note E. Nick-sticks.

15

(Milton's Comus.)

16

(Lycidas.)

17

The shadow of the person who sees the phantom, being reflected upon a cloud of mist, like the image of the magic lantern upon a white sheet, is supposed to have formed the apparition.

18

Supposed to have been suggested by the old Abbey of Arbroath in Forfarshire.

19

The king's keys are, in law phrase, the crow-bars and hammers used to force doors and locks, in execution of the king's warrant.

20

Links, or torches.

21

Note F. Witchcraft.