There are a great number of ways of introducing this charge: many of them will be seen under the proper words that describe their condition: such as the word debruised, where the lion is confined by the fess passing over it; demi-lion or half lion; but the examples here given will be sufficient to explain their positions, active or passive. If no mention is made of the tincture it is always supposed that they are proper, that is, to be coloured like nature: they are introduced in arms of every metal and tincture known in Heraldry. [Illustration: Lodged] LODGED. A stag sitting on the ground with its head erect, is said to be lodged. LOZENGE. An angular figure, known as diamond-shaped, to distinguish it from the square. [Illustration: Lozenge] EX. Or, a lozenge vert. LOZENGY. Covered with lozenges. [Illustration: Lozengy] EX. Lozengy gules and argent. LUNA. The moon: it formerly signified argent in emblazoning the arms of sovereigns. MANCHE. An ancient sleeve with long hangings to it. [Illustration: Manche] EX. Argent, a manche, gules. MANED. When the manes of horses, unicorns, &c. are of a different tincture from their bodies they are said to be maned. MANTLE. A long robe or cloak of state. MANTLING. The flowing drapery forming the scroll-work displayed on either side of the helmet from beneath the wreath, representing the ancient covering of the helmet, used to protect it from stains or rust. When the mantling incloses the escutcheon, supporters, &c., it represents the robe of honour worn by the party whose shield it envelopes. This mantle is always described as doubled, that is, lined throughout with one of the furs, as ermine, pean, vary. For examples of mantling, see the arms and crests of England, Scotland, and Ireland. MARQUIS. The second order of nobility in England, next in rank to a duke. MARSHAL. A title of honour. See EARL MARSHAL. TO MARSHAL. To place persons in due order, according to their precedency, in public processions, such as coronations, proclamations of peace or war, funerals, &c. MARSHALLING ARMS. The disposing of several coats of arms belonging to distinct families in the same escutcheon, together with their ornaments, parts, and appurtenances. MARTLET. An imaginary bird said to be without legs; it is used both as a charge and a difference. [Illustration: Martlet] EX. Argent, a martlet, gules. MASCLE. An open lozenge-shaped figure, one of the subordinate ordinaries. [Illustration: Mascle] EX. Argent, a mascle, vert. MEMBERED. A term used to express the beak and legs of a bird when they are of a different tincture from its body. MERCURY. The name of the planet, used by ancient heralds to describe purple in blazoning the arms of sovereigns.