mews cages for hawks.
protista kingdom of organisms including bacteria and protozoa.
nigromant a magician.
Spartan military mess Sparta was a city in ancient Greece, famous for the strict discipline of its soldiers. A "mess" is a mess hall, where soldiers eat.
regulars common soldiers.
subaltern in the British military, holding an army commission below that of captain.
catechism a handbook of questions and answers for teaching the principles of a religion.
dree enduring, suffering.
Timor Mortis Conturbant Me Latin, "The fear of death disturbs me."
Timor Mortis Exultat Me Latin, "The fear of death overjoys me."
