_Saying of Montaigne_ (Vol. ii., p. 278.).--I have seen this attributed to
Fenelon, and, I think, to an English divine; but have no "Note," and regret
I cannot recollect the name.

ESTE.

_Scala Coeli_ (Vol. ii., p. 285.)--They are not _in_ the church of St. John
Lateran, but in a separate portico-like building. They form the middle
flight, up which the faithful ascend on their knees, and descend by
ordinary stairs on each side. These stairs are of stone (or marble), and
are covered with boards, so that only parts are visible. They are said to
have formed part of Pilate's house at Jerusalem; but I believe there are
other claimants for the honour. One or two brass stars, inlaid in the
stone, are said to mark the spots where Christ's tears fell.

ESTE.

Birmingham, Nov. 13. 1850.

_Red Hand--Holt Family--Aston Church_ (Vol. ii., p. 241.).--The tradition
is not, I belive, of very ancient date. It is stated that one of the Holt
family murdered his cook, and was afterwards compelled to adopt the red
hand in his arms. It is, however, obviously only the "Ulster badge" of
baronetcy. I have never heard any further particulars of the tradition.

ESTE.

_Swearing by Swans_ (Vol. ii., p. 392.).--

"Toison d'or parut ensuite; il apportait un faisan vivant, orné d'un