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he states Rollo's marriage to Poppa, Franci- political bookseller in Piccadilly; died, gena, to have been celebrated "more danico." 1844. See 'D.N.B.'

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As to Bernard the Dane, nowhere stated Spectre of Tappington '-Bridgewater to be a kinsman of the Dukes of Normandy Prize. Francis, Earl of Bridgewater, died (id., c. xl.), "Willelmus dux Dacorum in 1829, and left £8,000 to be paid to the convocavit principes Northmannorum authors of eight essays setting forth the quidam Bernardus secretorum Willelmi power, &c., of God in Creation. ducis conscius Bothoque domus princeps ... dixerunt: Cum patre tuo Rollone olim Dacia exterminati . . ."; and in c. xlv. of the same book :

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*THE INGOLDSBY LEGENDS' (12 S. x. 33). Spectre of Tappington' (p. 27)Bridgewater Prize.

Penance.'-Mr. Muntz, M.P., reformer, died 1857. See 'D.N.B.

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'Black Mousquetaire.'—John E. Widdicombe, ring-master at Astley's.-Thomas Tompion died 1713. Father of English watchmaking. See 'D.N.B.' Squire Maria Foote, the actress, recovered damages Hayne was known as pea-green Hayne." from him for breach of promise and secured much popular sympathy. Mr. Hayne (or Haynes) was patron and backer of Edward Baldwin (d. 1831), the heavyweight pugilist called white-headed Bob." See Pugilistica.'

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'Babes in the Wood.'-Cotton probably refers to the antiquary, Sir R. B. Cotton, d. 1631. See 'D.N.B.'

'Dead Drummer.'-Charles Wetherall. Sir Charles Wetherall, M.P., recorder of Bristol, d. 1846. See 'D.N.B.' In Greville's Memoirs' mention is made of him speaking in the House when his only lucid interval was that which appeared between his waistcoat and trousers!

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This may be a Row in Omnibus (Box).' The Tamreference to money left by Francis, Duke burini Row was in April, 1840. 'Doldrum of Bridgewater, about 1829, to reward was Pierre François Laporte, director of essayists chosen by the President of the the Italian Opera. Royal Society to write dissertations on subjects which display the power, wisdom d. 1464. See D.N.B.' and goodness of God.

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ST. SWITHIN.

Blasphemer's Warning.'-John Capgrave,

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'Hermann.'-Sir John Nicholl, d. 1838; a judge. See D.N.B. Witches' Frolic.'

Cummers, also Kimmers (Scotch), a familiar term for a female gossip.

'Nell Cook.'-Thomas Wright, “Old? antiquary, d. 1877. SeeD.N.B." W. BRADBROOKE.

Bletchley.

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ERGHUM (12 S. x. 9, 55).-There are many references to this family in the Chartulary of the Priory of Bridlington,' by the late W. T. Lancaster, F.S.A. G. D. LUMB.

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AUTHORS WANTED (12 S. x. 49).-2. Margaret's 'Old Woman Clothed in Grey '-Jem Tomb.' This is made up of three verses (the Bland. "Sylvanus," writing of Doncaster fourth, fifth and twelfth) of William and in 1832, says: Then Jemmy Bland, an Margaret,' by David Malloch or Mallet (1705 ?All three verses atrocious leg' of the ancient top-booted 1765). are slightly altered. William and Margaret' was written about semi-highwayman school, and old Crockey 1723, and first published anonymously in black got set by the ears like two worn-out mas-letter (see, according to the D.N.B.,' N. & Q.,' tiffs," &c.-John Wright. probably the 7 S. ii. 411). The poem contains a fragment of a

real old ballad, which is quoted in Beaumont and reproduced, give us
Fletcher's Knight of the Burning Pestle.'
IOLO A. WILLIAMS.

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Prints of British Military Operations. A Cata-
logue Raisonné, with Historical Descriptions
covering the Period from the Norman Conquest
to the Campaign in Abyssinia. By C. de W.
Crookshank. (London: Adlard and Son
and West Newman, £22 s.; with Portfolio,
£10 10s.)
THE appearance of this fine work, of which the
King has accepted a copy, coincides very happily
with a strong revival of interest in military
history and antiquities. Lieut.-Colonel Crook-
shank is secure of full appreciation, not only of
the beauty and value of the finished book but
also of the lavish care, the enthusiasm, and we
may say the enjoyment which obviously went
to the making of it.

The Battle of Dettingen (contemporary, Pano after Daremberg); Th Landing of the Cape Breton Expedition at Louis bourg' (contemporary, Brooks after J. Stevens) and The Taking of Quebec' (Laurie and Whittle) 'The Conquest of Buenos Ayres,' a scarce conten porary wood-cut (G. Thompson) will delight boti the print-collector and the military historian Under the heading Napoleonic Wars' 166 prints and series of prints are catalogued, and of the Waterloo Campaign between 60 and 70. The last of the plates in the book is by A. Concanen, of whom an account will be found at ante, pp. 79, 97-a lithograph, from a sketch by a Star Officer, of the Storming of Magdala.

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The sixteen reproductions in the portfolio, ranging from Blenheim to Sebastopol are delightful as they are instructive. Here is a charming view (by Clark and Hamble, after Craig) of the Cape of Good Hope, as it originally appeared, with a panel in bistre below depicting the battle of 1806. One of the most effective plates is that of the storming of Monte Video-a_moonlight scene by Clark and Dubourg, after Lt.-General Robinson. Another gives a most curious portrait of Wellington, followed by his staff and principal officers and riding towards a bird's-eve view of Waterloo-by Fry and Sutherland, after Heath. Colonel Crookshank has also included the fine pair of plates, each with its key, by Moses and Lewis, after Wright, of the battles of Vittoria and the Pyrenees, and a most interesting Battle of Chillianwalah,' engraved from a drawing by Charles Becher Young, and originally published

in the matter of what we may call regimentai interest in spite of the caution with which these data have necessarily to be used. It is, then, not only the print-collector but also the military historian who has reason to be grateful to Colonel Crookshank for the extreme nicety with which the reproductions have been carried out. The operations dealt with number fifty-two, and a short summary of the history appertaining to each is prefixed to the several sections of the catalogue.

Notices to Correspondents.

The only medieval illustrations of British | in Calcutta. military operations belonging to that period are i Those who have made any study of the subject those taken from fifteenth-century illuminated will know how much such a collection will yield MSS. of which plates have been inserted in the 1844 edition of Froissart. These are described in the Catalogue. The next in time which approach to being contemporary with the events delineated are three prints of Henry VIII.'s Boulogne Expedition, from drawings made by S. H. Grimm in 1786, after old paintings at Cowdray, which perished in the fire there. The first action of which an illustration is here reproduced is the fight at Carberry Hill, from Vertue's engraving in Kensington Palace. The siege of Grave by Count Maurice in 1602, a contemporary French etching being a combined plan and sketch of operations-is of unusual interest. Colonel Crookshank has fifteen entries relating to EDITORIAL Communications should be addressed the Civil War; and reproduces Dupuis' engrav- to "The Editor of Notes and Queries '"--Advering of Parroces Battle of Naisby.' As he tisements and Business Letters to "The Pubtruly says, it is much to be regretted that this lishers"-at the Office, Printing House Square, important chapter in the military history of London, E.C.4; corrected proofs to The Editor, Britain is so poorly represented in contemporary N, & Q..' Printing House Square, London, E.C.4. art and the more so because Prince Rupert ALL communications intended for insertion in himself was of no mean skill as a draughtsman and our columns should bear the name and address of engraver. With the end of the seventeenth the sender-not necessarily for publication, but as century we come to more numerous contemporary a guarantee of good faith. pictures of battles, and likewise to the amusing development of fakes." A telling example of this is given a most a: the outset in a Siege of Athlete made by altering the background and changing the umbered references of de Hooge's plate of London lerri." A very interesting plate is that of four playing-cards, by Spo forth. representing the attack on Vigo the taking of Boun, Marlborough's march into Germany, and the taking of Gloraltar. Coloureed plates, admirably

WHEN answering a query, or referring to an article which has already appeared, correspondents are requested to give within parentheses-immediately after the exact heading the numbers of the series, volume, and page at which the contribution in question is to be found.

ANEURIN WILLIAMS-Stephen Jones, editor of the Biographia Dramatica,' was born in London. 1763, and also died in London (in Holborn', 1827. See the D.N.B.'

houses, 107.

LONDON, FEBRUARY 11, 1922.

CONTENTS.-No. 200.

did not begin before 1656, but hardly gives direct evidence in support of this assertion.

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The second question is, what defence did NOTES:-Sir Richard Willys, Traitor, 101-Principal London Willys offer when the inquiry into his conCoffee-houses, Taverns and Inns of the Eighteenth Century. 102-Commonwealth Marriages and Burials in the Aldeburgh duct was held in 1660. On May 15, 1660, Register Book, 104-The Twenty-four Hour Clock-Ap- Willys was condemned, but was pardoned on prentices to and from Overseas, 106-East London Coffee-condition that he never again came into the QUERIES:- La Santa Parentela,' 107–Eighteenth-century King's presence or entered into the verge Poets-Colonel Charles Whitefoord. 108-White of Sel- of the Court.' borne: Portrait wanted-Ornithologists-Early Irish Volunteers-Regimental Chaplains, H.M. 65th Regiment-AngloSaxon Riddle, The Cuckoo'-De Haryngy-Armageddon Chapel, Clifton-Lady Guildford, 109 Croft of Barforth: Leedes of North Milford Samuel Hartlib-Chevalier Schaub -The Hôtel Vouillemont James Conway-Edward Capern -Heraldic Mottoes-Pimlico-Huguenot Bible-Lord Bea

consfield and Ude the Cook-Joseph Auterac, 110-Sir Richard Blackmore-Mayhew-Great Public SchoolsKing and Ormiston Families Authors wanted, 111. REPLIES:-The Troutbeck Pedigree, 111-Meiler Magrath,

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The first question is answered to some extent by Willys's petition to Cromwell in 1654, and the second by his signed defence read at the inquiry in 1660. Both docu ments are to be found in the State Papers:

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The editress of the Calendar of Domestic State Papers for 1654 made no reference Archbishop of Cashel-Launching of Ships, 112-Blue whatever to the petition in her index to the Beard-De Kemplen's Automaton Chess-player-Cole- or Calendar, either under the name "Willis " Coale-rents Charm of St. Colme-Bears, 113-British (by which she persistently misdescribes Settlers in America-Brewers' Company-Pictures in the Hermitage at Petrograd. 114-Surnames Christian Sir Richard) or under the name Willys," Names-The Arms of Leeds-Dante's Beard-Baron Grant as he himself wrote it. -Adah Isaacs Menken's Infelicia'-John Wesley's First So that, in the first Publication British Melodies Welsh Map sought" To place, I must point out that, nevertheless, burn one's boats," 115-Final "den" in Kentish Place- she prints her version of the petition on p. names-Translation of Motto required-Smokers' Folk-lore Spelling of "Champagne"-Ceremonial Vestments of the 293 of the Calendar for 1654 under the date Judiciary-The English "h": Celtic, Latin and German of " Aug. 10." I quote this before setting Influences, 116-Vice-Admiral Sir Christopher Mings out the document itself :Prime Minister-Inscriptions on an Icon, 117-The Papal Triple Crown-Freedom of a City-Authors wanted, 118 -Matthew Arnold: Reference sought, 119. NOTES ON BOOKS:- Life of Henry, Third Earl of Southampton Calendar of Entries in Papal Registers-liberty nor friends so burdens me as the fear of

Hampshire.'

NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS

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Notes.

SIR RICHARD WILLYS, TRAITOR. THE last volume of the Nicholas Papers,' recently published, has thrown some additional light upon the treachery of Sir Richard Willys of the Sealed Knot," and sets out the notice posted upon the Exchange by George Paule in 1659 denouncing Willys as a traitor. And as Sir Samuel Morland's Narrative" of Willys's treason was printed in 1913 in the Rev. Dr. John Willcock's Life of Sir Henry Vane the younger,' at last we are getting to the bottom of a curious and little understood story, about which all the older writers are more or less in error.

Two questions, however, remain to be settled; and the first is one of very great historical importance. The first is, when did Sir Richard Willys first commence betraying the Royalists into Cromwell's hands? Mr. Firth, in his 'Last Years of the Protectorate' (i. p. 30), states that Willys's treason

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Aug. 10. Petition of Rich. Willis [sic] prisoner in the Tower, to the protector. I have been close prisoner since 26 May last, but neither loss of

having fallen into your displeasure. I hope in your compassion that you will accept sufficient bail to my enlargement, and I will express my gratitude by obedience. Also I still beg a licence to transport some Irishmen to serve the Venetians against the Turks, engaging for the faithful performance of my propositions. With reference thereon to Council [1 page].

There are some more references in the same Calendar to Sir Richard Willys.

On p. 436, under the date of June 2, a warrant to Serj. Dendy for Sir Richard's arrest and committal to the Tower is entered. Yet in both petition and defence he asserts that he was arrested in May. Where and why had he been kept prisoner before his final committal to the Tower on June 2?

And on p. 354, apparently under the date of Sept. 1, there is Cromwell's Council's Yet it was not acted upon. report.

Sir Richard Willys's petition runs as follows:

To his highness the lord protector of England, Scotland and Ireland.

The humble petition of Richard Willis now prisoner in ye Tower. Sheweth

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prisoner since the 26th of May last yet, neither That though your petitioner hath been close the loss of his liberty, which was all his wealth,

nor ye misse of his friends, nor ye unhappinesse Why this reference to "proposals"? Had of his necessitous condition are halfe so burden- they anything to do with the transport of some to him as ye apprehension of having fallen Irishmen ? And why was Willys arrested into your highness displeasure. at all, if not to squeeze him into a compliant frame of mind?

Which would discourage your petitioner from humbly beseeching your highnees to accept of sufficient baile for his inlargement if he had not a hope that your highness great compassion and generosity will extend.k.seffe to your petitioner, whose gratitude and inocensie shall ever be expressed in ye returne of his obedience and harty wishes for your highness prosperitie. And further sheweth that your petitioner is still an humble utor to your highness, as he formerly hath bee, that your highness would be graciously pleased to grant him licence to transport a competent number of Irish men for ye service fye Venetians against ye Turkes, he ingaging himselfe for ye faithfull performance of such propositions as he hopes will prove as acceptable to your highness as they shall be humbly offered by him. Who shall ever pray etc.,

RICHD. WILLYS.

August the Tenth 1654. His Highness' pleasure is hereby to referre the consideration of this petition to the Councill. Lisle. Long.

[Marginal note in a third handwriting] Richard Willys Prisoner in ye Tower. Recd. 18 Aug. 54.

After this we get some curious entries in Cromwell's Council's Order Books.

Under the date Dec. 18 in the Calendar for 1655 there is the following :—

at Lyme, that he have leave to go beyond seas, Order on petition of Sir Richard Willis, prisoner on security not to return without licence. Willys did not go beyond seas.

And on p. 16 of the Calendar for 16581659, under the date of May 11 (1658) the Council advised Cromwell to order for trial for "treason" by the tribunal called a "High Court of Justice" a number of persons, amongst whom was Sir Richard Willys. He was not tried.

Evidently Cromwell's Council was not in the secret. J. G. M. (To be continued.)

PRINCIPAL LONDON COFFEE-HOUSES, TAVERNS, AND INNS IN THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY.

(See 12 S. vi. and vii. passim; ix. 85, 105, 143, 186, 226, 286, 306, 385, 426, 504, 525; x. 26, 66.)

Tom's

(An asterisk denotes that the house still exists as a tavern, inn or public-house

-in many cases rebuilt.)

Spring Garden, Charing Cross.. 1711 Daily Courant, Feb. 21. "Lost

on Sunday last from a lady's side at St. James' Church a plain gold watch. Whoever brings it to Tom's Coffee House in Spring Garden, Charing Cross, shall have two guineas reward and no questions asked.”

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