[36]
The "imperial" taxes were for the emperor's privy purse, the fiscus.
[37]
These foederati were private bands of troops under the leadership of
condottiere; these had the title of "count" and received from the state
an allowance for the support of their bands.
[38]
The medimnus equalled about one and a half bushels.
[39]
_i.e._ "runners."
[40]
Eregli, on the Sea of Marmora.
[41]
Cape Matapan.
[42]