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Page vii
I have reason to believe that the MS . was formerly in the hands of David Garrick ,
in whose time the merits of Massinger were not highly appreciated ; and who
might not , therefore , have had the same regard for the missing document , as it ...
I have reason to believe that the MS . was formerly in the hands of David Garrick ,
in whose time the merits of Massinger were not highly appreciated ; and who
might not , therefore , have had the same regard for the missing document , as it ...
Page 10
... embroidered fronts ; I have also some of linen for young beaux , with flowers or
birds , very smooth and well polished , to coif themselves in presence of their
sweethearts ; I have also hempen ones for the clowns , and muffles for their
hands .
... embroidered fronts ; I have also some of linen for young beaux , with flowers or
birds , very smooth and well polished , to coif themselves in presence of their
sweethearts ; I have also hempen ones for the clowns , and muffles for their
hands .
Page 160
... mercer in his shop , addressing his customers ; which , as it affords a curious
illustration of the ballad before us , is copied on a reduced scale . He holds a
black mask edged with lace in his right hand ; a black lace scarf is hung over his
arm .
... mercer in his shop , addressing his customers ; which , as it affords a curious
illustration of the ballad before us , is copied on a reduced scale . He holds a
black mask edged with lace in his right hand ; a black lace scarf is hung over his
arm .
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Contents
SATIRICAL SONGS AND POEMS ON COSTUME | |
SONG UPON THE TALORS | 1 |
THE MERCER | 7 |
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| Title | Early English Poetry, Ballads and Popular Literature of the Middle Ages, Volume 27 Early English Poetry, Ballads and Popular Literature of the Middle Ages, Percy Society Volume 27 of Early English Poetry, Ballads and Popular Literature of the Middle Ages: Ed. from Original Manuscripts and Scarce Publications, Percy Society |
| Author | Percy Society |
| Publisher | Percy society, 1965 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 29 Feb 2008 |
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