ANGLO-SAXON ROOTS. 399 
“‘Netherby,” “ Wetherby,” “‘ Appleby,” “ Horn- 
by,” &c., all which names indicate the settlement 
of Danes there, and hence the history of words 
clearly proves the origin of these places. The 
valedictions of people thus show much of their 
leading characters. The “Salem” of the Jew, 
was an appropriate wish among a nation sur- 
rounded by enemies, hating and utterly hated, 
making constant wars upon them. The “vale” 
of the Romans, who thought of nothing but con- 
quest and empire, was natural enough among a 
race with whom valour was the greatest virtue— 
and virtue itself valour. So among the Gaels. 
Chieftain and Clansman—Patriarch and descen- 
dants, Patriarch and descendants scattered over a 
barren country, and fighting for a livelihood and 
existence, might well wish one for another of the 
same clan—slan leat,” health be with thee—since 
sickness and infirmity among such tribes could be 
but certain precursors of destruction. Andon we 
might proceed with such forms of expression, 
each agreeing with the prevailing habits of the 
respective nations, were we not digressing too 
far from our present subject already. 
Other derivatives from the root which we have 
selected—still remaining amongst us, are “ Field- 
