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Anno Mundi MMMMMMMDXXXIV · xxvi non. Nov. Br. Anastasios the Lenten Triodion, with neumes

Of the Brazier and the Corrector: A Working Note

The ink is held fast by the frost; I will go on tomorrow.

Paleographic noteThree of the four readings tried agree; the fourth is, by chapter consensus, dropped.

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catchword lectio prosequenda est

Anno Mundi MMMMMMMDXXXIV · ii non. Oct. Br. Theognostus the compendium of classical Greek authors

On a Dropped Line at f. xlviii v

Saint Patrick of Armagh, deliver me from writing.

Paleographic noteThe ink is thinner than usual; consultation with the corrector is recommended.

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catchword manus altera prosequitur

Anno Mundi MMMMMMMDXXXIV · ix id. Oct. Br. Symeon the corrected exemplar of John Climacus

Of the Brazier and the Corrector: A Working Note

As the harbour is sweet to sailors, so is the last line to the scribe.

Paleographic noteThree of the four readings tried agree; the fourth is, by chapter consensus, dropped.

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catchword calami requies brevis

Anno Mundi MMMMMMMDXXXIV · xvi kal. Oct. Br. Damianus the Lenten Triodion, with neumes

A Hurried Marginalium from the Lenten Triodion, with neumes

The book being finished, let praise and glory be to Christ.

Paleographic noteA cinnabar hand, examined under low candlelight; the ductus is regular.

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catchword manus altera prosequitur

Anno Mundi MMMMMMMDXXXIV · xxiii non. Oct. Br. Photios a patristic florilegium, in preparation

On the Devout Hand: A Brief Codicological Note

Vespers are near; the folio will not be finished today.

Paleographic noteOf the marginal note: short, useful, and consistent with the scribe's other contributions.

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catchword manus altera prosequitur

Anno Mundi MMMMMMMDXXXIV · i id. Sept. Br. Cyril Homilies of John Chrysostom on Matthew

Three Folios of Homilies of John Chrysostom on Matthew, with Marginal Glosses

Three fingers write, but the whole body labours.

Paleographic noteAn apparent gloss in a second hand has been noted but not yet dated.

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catchword incipit lectio sequens

Anno Mundi MMMMMMMDXXXIV · vii non. Sept. Br. Cyril Homilies of John Chrysostom on Matthew

On a Marginal Note in Homilies of John Chrysostom on Matthew

Vespers are near; the folio will not be finished today.

Paleographic noteOf the marginal note: short, useful, and consistent with the scribe's other contributions.

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catchword quaternio sequens incipit

Anno Mundi MMMMMMMDXXXIV · xiv kal. Sept. Br. Symeon the corrected exemplar of John Climacus

A Reluctant Marginalium from the corrected exemplar of John Climacus

The notary sleeps; the corrector keeps watch.

Paleographic noteA steady hand, examined under low candlelight; the ductus is regular.

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catchword quaternio sequens incipit