Soon after a second Church of St. Mary was built by the sacrist at the south-west corner of the abbey cemetery. |
The sacrist had finished his exposition, and the sergeant-at-law was about to conclude a case which Nigel could in no way controvert. |
On the sides are the initials of Ralph Whitechurch, sacrist of the Abbey. |
He was assisted by the sacrist as his deputy, and under the sacrist, by three vergers. |
The sacrist leaned forward with the face of one who bears tidings of woe. |
He then strips himself to his shirt, and gives up his clothing to the sacrist as his fee. |