Note 49 — No. 212. [Steele. From Tuesday, Aug. 15, to Thursday, Aug. 17, 1710.
Reading edition
Something used to frighten children. Cf. Sir T. Smith's "Appendix to his Life," p. 34: "As children be afraid of bear-bugs and bull-beggars."
Reading edition
Something used to frighten children. Cf. Sir T. Smith's "Appendix to his Life," p. 34: "As children be afraid of bear-bugs and bull-beggars."