23. “And thou shalt swear, the lord liveth in truth, in judgement,
and in righteousness.” Jeremiah iv. 2
24. The nails that fastened Christ on the cross, which were
regarded with superstitious reverence.
25. Hailes: An abbey in Gloucestershire, where, under the
designation of “the blood of Hailes,” a portion of Christ’s blood
was preserved.
26. Go bet: a hunting phrase; apparently its force is, “go beat up
the game.”