Note 421 — ACT V. SCENE I.

beats chalk, or grinds in the mill] “To beat chalk, grind in mills, raise sand and gravel, and make lime, were among the employments assigned for vagrants who were committed to Bridewell. See Orders appointed to be executed in the Cittie of London, for setting roges and idle persons to worke, and for releefe of the poore. Printed by Hugh Singleton.” Reed.