rlflhe bénéflder, *holder of a rich living

12. Paix aux liommes de bonne volonté, a translation of the Vulgate version of the passage translated in our Authorized Version, 'Peace on earth, goodwill to men.' The Vulgate has 'in terra pax hominibus boruu voluntatis^* Luke ii. 14.

16. les éploes. Thèse were the preserved sptces and sweetmeats, answering to our dessert, and were thus especially relished by the mediaeval ladies.

a6. ralsonnalilement garnie, 'pretty well filled.'

de se réjouir à son Intention, *to make merry in her honour.'