Upon this concise definition, Guillim, in another part of his work, adds the following comment:--“_Marshalling_ is an orderly disposing of sundry Coat Armours pertaining to distinct Families, and their contingent ornaments, with their parts and appurtenances, in their proper places.” Hence it is apparent that this term, “Marshalling,” implies-- 1. First, the bringing together and the disposition of two or more distinct “Coats in one Shield”: 2. Secondly, the aggroupment of two or more distinct Coats to form a single heraldic composition, the Shields being still kept distinct from one another: and, 3. Thirdly, the association of certain insignia with a Shield of arms, so as to produce a complete heraldic achievement. The association of “Arms” with Names, Dignities, and Estates would necessarily require, at an early period in the history of Heraldry, the establishment of some regular and recognised system for the combination and aggroupment of various distinct coats and insignia, whenever a single individual became the representative of more than one family, or was the hereditary possessor of several dignities and properties. Again: it would be equally necessary that this system should extend to the becoming heraldic declaration and record of _Alliances_ of every kind, including (a matter of no little importance in the Middle Ages) _feudal dependence_. In another, and a secondary sense, this same term, _Marshalling_, is used by Heralds to denote the general arrangement and disposition of heraldic charges and insignia in blazon upon the field of a Shield. [Illustration: No. 316.--Seal of Margaret, Queen of Edward I.] [Illustration: No. 317.--Seal of Margaret, Lady de Ros. (_Laing._)]