"Toom" Quotes from Famous Books
 ... there was an appeal, he was cited to appear in person at the English court, and was treated, in fact, like a mere feudal noble, instead of the King of a brave and ancient kingdom. Indeed, the Scots called him the "toom tabard," or empty herald's coat—a name not unsuited to such a king ...
— Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II • Charlotte Mary Yonge |
