The monkey is frequently
mentioned
as a
lady's pet by the dramatists.
Ben Jonson - The Devil's Association
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As Gifford points out, 'Pug is affecting modesty, since he had
not only assumed a handsome body, but a fashionable dress, "made
new" for a particular occasion.' See 5. 1. 35, 36.
Jonson mentions the _Picardill_ again in the _Challenge at
Tilt_, _Wks._ 7. 217, and in the _Epistle to a Friend_,
_Wks._ 8. 356. For other examples see Nares, _Gloss_.
=2. 2. 127 f. your fine Monkey=; etc. These are all common
terms of endearment.
The monkey is frequently
mentioned
as a
lady's pet by the dramatists.
See _Cynthia's Revels_, passim, and
Mrs. Centlivre's _Busie Body_.
=2. 3. 36, 7 and your coach-man bald! Because he shall be bare.=
See note to 4. 4. 202.
=2. 3. 45 This man defies the Diuell.= See 2. 1. 18.
