Give a brief description of Sir Roger's burial.
When Sir Roger was alive, he wished to be buried among the Coverley family. So, according to his wish he was buried among the Coverley families. His grave was beside the left hand of his father Sir Arthur. The coffin was carried by six of his tenants. The holy cloth, spread over the coffin, was held up by another six men. Everyone was in mourning suits. The men were in frieze coats and the women in black hoods. These suits were left by Sir Roger himself before his death, so that people do not have any difficulties mourning for him in the cold season. There was not a single person who did not cry. Everyone spoke well of him. Even the dumb dog of Sir Roger was in depression. Sir Roger was buried with utmost honour.
Frieze = a heavy woollen fabric with a long nap, used for coats, etc.
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