Chapter XIV: The Temple

The Temple Garden--The erection of new buildings in the
Temple--The dissolution of the order of the Hospital of Saint
John--The law societies become lessees of the crown--The
erection of the magnificent Middle Temple Hall--The conversion
of the old hall into chambers--The grant of the inheritance of
the Temple to the two law societies--Their magnificent present
to his Majesty--Their antient orders and customs, and antient
hospitality--Their grand entertainments--Reader's feasts--
Grand Christmasses and Revels--The fox-hunt in the hall--The
dispute with the Lord Mayor--The quarrel with the _custos_ of
the Temple Church 373

ERRATA.

In note, page 6, _for_ infinitus, _read_ infinitis.
29, _for_ carrissime, _read_ carissime.
42, _for_ Angli, _read_ Anglia.
79, _for_ promptia, _read_ promptior.
79, _for_ principos, _read_ principes.
80, _for_ Patriarcha, _read_ patriarcham.

THE KNIGHTS TEMPLARS.