The Isham MS.
209
Euery knight of ye order of ye Snuffe shall be well prouided in tearmes concerninge ye candle, as hauinge occasiō to bid one light ye candle he shall say incense ye candle, for puttinge him in to ye candle sticke, aduance him into his throwne, for snuffing of ye candle he shall say reforme ye candle, for takeinge away ye theefe, assiste ye candle, for fastninge him into ye socket establish ye candle, for stickinge of flowers adorne ye candle; and if he be taken a way by ratts or mice, he shall say, he is taken prisoner, if he be gnawne he shall say he is indented.
