The Black Arrow · Chapter
Endnotes explained
The endnotes provide historical clarifications regarding the anachronistic use of the title 'Duke of Gloucester' for Richard Crookback and the technical definition of a 'lance' in the context of the story.
What happens
The endnotes provide historical clarifications regarding the anachronistic use of the title 'Duke of Gloucester' for Richard Crookback and the technical definition of a 'lance' in the context of the story.
Characters to notice
- Richard of Gloucester
Mentioned in endnotes regarding the anachronistic use of his title 'Duke of Gloucester' and his actual younger age at the time of the story.
Key passages
“At the date of this story, Richard Crookback could not have been created Duke of Gloucester; but for clearness, with the reader’s leave, he shall so be called.”
Although historically Richard Crookback had not yet been made Duke of Gloucester at the time of the story, the author uses that title for simplicity.
Author's note on anachronistic title usage.
“Richard Crookback would have been really far younger at this date.”
Richard Crookback was actually much younger during the period in which the story is set.
Correction of character's age for historical accuracy.
“Technically, the term “lance” included a not quite certain number of foot soldiers attached to the man-at-arms.”
The word 'lance' technically referred to a man-at-arms along with an unspecified number of foot soldiers.
Definition of a medieval military term.