= A cant term for a
simpleton
or dupe.
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246.
=2. 1. 17. See variants. = Line 15 shows that the original
reading is correct.
=2. 1. 19 it shall be good in law. = See note 1. 2. 22.
=2. 1. 20 Wood-cock.
= A cant term for a simpleton or dupe.
=2. 1. 21 th' Exchange. = This was the first Royal Exchange,
founded by Sir Thomas Gresham in 1566, opened by Queen Elizabeth
in 1570-1, and destroyed in the great fire of 1666 (Wh-C. ).
Howes (1631) says that it was 'plenteously stored with all kinds
of rich wares and fine commodities,' and Paul Hentzner (p. 40)
speaks of it with enthusiasm.
It was a favorite lounging-place, especially in the evening.
Wheatley quotes Hayman, _Quodlibet_, 1628, p. 6:
Though little coin thy purseless pockets line,
Yet with great company thou'rt taken up;
For often with Duke Humfray thou dost dine,
And often with Sir Thomas Gresham sup.
'We are told in _London_ and _Country Carbonadoed_, 1632, that at the
exchange there were usually more coaches attendant than at church
doors. ' Cf. also _Bart. Fair_, _Wks. _ 4.
=2. 1. 17. See variants. = Line 15 shows that the original
reading is correct.
=2. 1. 19 it shall be good in law. = See note 1. 2. 22.
=2. 1. 20 Wood-cock.
= A cant term for a simpleton or dupe.
=2. 1. 21 th' Exchange. = This was the first Royal Exchange,
founded by Sir Thomas Gresham in 1566, opened by Queen Elizabeth
in 1570-1, and destroyed in the great fire of 1666 (Wh-C. ).
Howes (1631) says that it was 'plenteously stored with all kinds
of rich wares and fine commodities,' and Paul Hentzner (p. 40)
speaks of it with enthusiasm.
It was a favorite lounging-place, especially in the evening.
Wheatley quotes Hayman, _Quodlibet_, 1628, p. 6:
Though little coin thy purseless pockets line,
Yet with great company thou'rt taken up;
For often with Duke Humfray thou dost dine,
And often with Sir Thomas Gresham sup.
'We are told in _London_ and _Country Carbonadoed_, 1632, that at the
exchange there were usually more coaches attendant than at church
doors. ' Cf. also _Bart. Fair_, _Wks. _ 4.
