[5:  “Decline and Fall,” chap. xl.]

[6:  The AEdificia, or “Buildings,” of Justinian.]

[7:  The article on Procopius in the “Encyclopaedia Britannica” (9th edition) by Professor Bryce should also be consulted.]

[8:  Spearmen, lancers.]

[9:  Shield-bearers.]

[10:  Or “Count,” Master of the royal stables.]

[11:  Pumpkin.]

[12:  Private secretaries.]

[13:  Syn[=o]n[=e].]

[14:  Epibol[=e].]

[15:  Diagraph[=e].]

[16:  Here the text is corrupt.]

[17:  Chancellors, or, Commissioners.]

[18:  Shears, scissors.]