Also I forbid you henceforth to eat or drink in any company except that of lepers. And know that when you die you will be buried in your own house, unless it be, by favour obtained beforehand, in the Church.” And note that before he enters his house, he ought to have a coat and shoes of fur, his own plain shoes, and his signal the clappers, a hood and a cloak, two pair of sheets, a cup, a funnel, a girdle, a small knife, and a plate. His house ought to be small, with a well, a couch furnished with coverlets, a pillow, a chest, a table, a seat, a candlestick, a shovel, a pot, and other needful articles. When all is complete the priest must point out to him the ten rules which he has made for him; and let him live on earth in peace with his neighbour. Next must be pointed out to him the ten commandments of God, that he may live in heaven with the saints, and the priest repeats them to him in the presence of the people. And let the priest also point out to him that every day each faithful Christian is bound to say devoutly _Pater noster_, _Ave Maria_, _Credo in Deum_, and _Credo in Spiritum_, and to protect himself with the sign of the Cross, saying often _Benedicite_. When the priest leaves him he says:—“Worship God, and give thanks to God. Have patience, and the Lord will be with thee. Amen. [p277] APPENDIX B TABULATED LIST OF MEDIÆVAL HOSPITALS IN ENGLAND _i.e. Houses for Wayfarers, Sick, Aged and Infirm, Insane, and Lepers, founded before 1547_. EXPLANATION OF HEADINGS, REFERENCES, SIGNS, ETC. Dedication. When names are stated thus: “St. John [& St. Anthony],” this signifies that the name in brackets is less frequently used. Date. The date given is that of the first accredited reference. The foundation was frequently earlier. _c._=_circa_; _bef_=before. Founder. This term includes benefactor and re-founder. Patron. In the majority of cases entered as “Private,” the advowson was vested in the Lord of the Manor. Where two names are inserted they represent a change of patronage. L. i.e. Leper; this denotes the nominal aim of the charity, which was not necessarily confined to lepers. * An asterisk signifies that there are considerable architectural remains (chapel, hall, etc.). † Indicates slight architectural remains (e.g. masonry, windows). ‡ This sign before a dedication-name implies that some endowment exists under that name or the name of the founder. Seal. Denotes that either a matrix or an impression is in existence. A specimen is usually to be found in the British Museum. _Soc. Antiq._ refers to the Society of Antiquaries, London. Italics. The use of italics implies uncertainty.