ST ANDREWS

BY

ANDREW LANG

χαμαὶ πέσε δαίδαλος αὐλά

WITH ILLUSTRATIONS BY T. HODGE

LONDON

LONGMANS, GREEN, AND CO.

AND NEW YORK: 15 EAST 16th STREET

1893

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THE STUDENTS OF ST LEONARD'S HALL

1861-1863

TO THOSE WHO ARE

AND

TO THOSE WHO ARE NO LONGER

WITH US

PREFACE

In this little sketch of the History of St. Andrews, the Author has made scarcely any use of documents in MS. He understands that a history much more elaborate and learned is being written, and gladly leaves the department of manuscript to a far better qualified student. The history by Mr. Lyon has been used; other materials have been obtained from books and diaries, especially from the publications of the Bannatyne, Maitland, and Abbotsford Clubs, and from those of the Wodrow and Scottish Historical Societies.

The Author has to express his gratitude to the Librarians of the University Library of St. Andrews, Mr. MAITLAND ANDERSON, and Mr. SMITH, who have not only aided him generally by their kindness and knowledge, but have read over his proof-sheets.

The object of the work is modest. The drawings