On the syllable Con.
Reading edition
FINIS.
Notes in this chapter
Note 1 · From con, together, and jobbernol, head. To concert, to settle, to discuss.Note 2 · T. Passenger published between 1670 and 1682.Note 3 · Sir John Menzies, James Smith, Sir William Davenant, and John Dryden. The dedication and preface signed J. P., i.e. John Playford, a publishNote 4 · Nathaniel Brook published between 1661 and 1668.Note 5 · John Budge was in business in 1609, as one of the Roxburghe Ballads shows.Note 6 · Query, Royal Exchange.Note 7 · Cademan also published in 1675, as one of the Roxburghe Ballads bears that date.Note 8 · Nothing is known of Capt. Wm. Hickes, except as being the author of Oxford Drolleries and Oxford Jests.Note 9 · Published between 1650 and 1687.Note 10 · Rowland Reynolds published also in 1671.Note 11 · Published from 1631 to 1660. Mr. Halliwell reprinted this little book in 1866. He says, "It is believed to be unique. It is an edition with Note 12 · This, as far as I can learn, is the only year of his publishing.Note 13 · These (said to be the invention of Prince Rupert) are small pear-shaped bubbles of glass, formed by dropping melted glass in water. They wilNote 14 · Jane Coe published between 1644 and 1647.Note 15 · Probably G. Bishop, who published from 1641 to 1644.Note 16 · Gilbertson published between 1640 and 1663.Note 17 · Alias East, published between 1609 and 1612.Note 18 · Certainly published in 1600.Note 19 · Published between 1650 and 1652.Note 20 · Ben Jonson.Note 21 · I cannot find a separate edition of these Epigrams, although there is this entry in the Register of the Stationers Company: "John Stepneth. Note 22 · He published from 1648 to 1680.Note 23 · Kirkman also published in 1661.Note 24 · In all probability Joseph Hunt in Bedlem, near Moore field gate, who printed in 1613.Note 25 · The "Water Poet."Note 26 · Published 1660, 1661.Note 27 · Or Conyers, was also in Fetter Lane, Duck Lane, on Holborn Hill, and at the Anchor and Bible adjoining St. Peter's Alley, Cornhill, publisheNote 28 · William Basse.Note 29 · Edward Phillips, author of Theatrum Poetarum, or a Compleat Collection of the Poets. Lond. 1675.Note 30 · He was a dramatic author, and an acquaintance both of Shakespeare and Ben Jonson. He led what we should term a somewhat "fast life."Note 31 · He lived "over against St. Margaret's Hill in Southwark," and published one of the Roxburghe ballads in 1631.Note 32 · Archie Armstrong, Court Jester to James I. and Charles I.Note 33 · There was another of this name, T. Dring, who lived in Fleet Street, and published between 1650 and 1687.Note 34 · Published from 1658 to 1674.Note 35 · Although separate publishers, they were occasionally partners, and as such published from 1655 to 1680.Note 36 · A cant Irish term for the best whisky.Note 37 · See No. [3] and footnote (Footnote 255).Note 38 · [1.] C. 40, a. 11. The Sackfull of Newes. London. Printed by Andrew Clark, and are to be sold by Thomas Passenger,253 at the Three Bibles upNote 39 · [3.] E. 1617. Wit and Drollery, Jovial Poems. Never before Printed. By Sir J. M. Ja. S. Sir W. D. J. D.254 And other admirable Wits—London. Note 40 · [6.] 239, i. 25. Epigrams both Pleasant and Serious, written by that All-Worthy Knight, Sir Iohn Harrington, and never before Printed. LondoNote 41 · [12.] 11,626, a. a. 36. Westminster Quibbles in verse: Being a Mock to the Crab of the Wood, and to that Tune: or, a Miscellany of Quibling,Note 42 · [17.] C. 40, b. 11. Oxford Jests Refined and Enlarged; being a Collection of Witty Jests, Merry Tales, & Pleasant Joques. Collected by CaptaNote 43 · [24.] C. 40, a. 1. Wit Restor'd in severall select Poems not formerly publish't. London. Printed for R. Pollard, N. Brooks and T. Dring,260 Note 44 · [25.] 1078, e. 2. Norfolk Drollery, Or a Compleat Collection of the Newest Songs, Jovial Poems, and Catches &c—By the Author, M. Stevenson. Note 45 · [32.] C. 40, a. 6. The Booke of Merry Riddles, together with proper Questions, and witty Proverbs, to make pleasant pastime. No lesse usefulNote 46 · Printed for R. Jackson 1643.263 Catalogued England.Note 47 · [1.] C. 40, a. 11. The Sackfull of Newes. London. Printed by Andrew Clark, and are to be sold by Thomas Passenger,253 at the Three Bibles upNote 48 · By way of Dialogue between Mercurius Britannicus and Mercurius Aulicus. London. Printed by J. Coe265 A.D. 1644. Catalogued Rupert.Note 49 · Printed according to Order for G. B.266 August 1. 1644. Catalogued Catholics.Note 50 · [52.] C. 40, c. 33. Pasquil's Jests with the Merriments of Mother Bunch. Wittie pleasant, and delightfull. London. Printed by I. F. and are Note 51 · London printed by Thomas Snodham268 for Walter Burre,269 and are sold by John Stepneth at the West End of Paules. 1612.Note 52 · London. Printed by B. Alsop,270 dwelling near the Upper-Pomp in Grub Street. 1652.Note 53 · [70.] 2044, g. Ionson's Works. Vol. I. Epigrammes. I. Booke. The Author B. I.271 London. 1616.272Note 54 · Written by Laurence Price in the moneth of October. 1656.—London, Printed for Tho. Vere273 at the Angel without Newgate.Note 55 · [75.] Grenville, 11,163. The Wits, or Sport upon Sport. Being a curious Collection of several Drols and Farces, Presented and Shewn For the Note 56 · [77.] 12,331, b. 42. Tarlton's Jests. Drawne into these three parts. 1. His Court Witty Iests. 2. His found City Iests. 3. His Countrey-pretNote 57 · [81.] 11,623, a.a.a. 32. Epigrammes written on purpose to be read: with a Proviso that they may be understood by the Reader, being Ninety inNote 58 · [86.] 12,316, a. 27. Fragmenta Aulica, or Court and State Jests in Noble Drollery. True and Reall. Ascertained to their Times, Places and PeNote 59 · [91.] 12,316, a.a. 7. A Helpe to Discourse. Or A Misselany of Seriousnesse with Merriment. Consisting of witty Philosophicall, Gramaticall, Note 60 · [93.] C. 40, d. 38. Merrie conceited Jests of George Peele281 Gentleman, sometimes a Student in Oxford. Wherein is shewed the course of his Note 61 · London. Printed by G. P. for F. Faulkner,282 and are to be sold at his Shop in Southwarke, neere Saint Margarets Hill. 1627.Note 62 · Fitted for all the Lovers of Wit, Mirth, and Eloquence. Being an Addition to Archee's283 Jests, taken out of his Closet; but never publisht Note 63 · London. Printed by E. Crowch,285 for F. Coles,286 T. Vere,286 and J. Wright.286 1672.Note 64 · for their abusing of Mr Malt the bearded son, and Barley-broth the brainlesse daughter of Sir John Barleycorne. All joco-seriously descantedNote 65 · [121.] C. 39, b. 39. Wit and Drollery, Joviall Poems: Corrected and much amended with Additions, By Sir J. M. Ja. S. Sir W. D. J. D.288 and