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REFACE
Introduction
Mendicant Friars.—Schreiber’s description ofthe Golden Age for Mendicants.—Knebel’sChronicles of the Trials at Basle, in 1475.—SebastianBrant.

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Liber Vagatorum.—Various editions.—Gengenbach’smetrical version; Gödecke’s claim for the priority ofthis refuted

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Martin Luther.—Occupied in the work of the Reformation.—Writesseveral popular pieces.—Edits theLiber Vagatorum

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English Books on Vagabonds.—Harman’s Caveat forcommen Cvrsetors.—The Fraternitye of Vacabondes.—Greene,Decker, and Shakespeare

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Ancient Customs of English Beggars.—Licences withSeals.—Seals now disused.—Wandering Students orVagabond Scholars

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German Origin of tricks practised by English Vagabonds.—Masters[Pg viii]of the Black-Art.—Fawney Riggers.—Card-Sharpers.—Begging-Letter-Writers.—Shabby-Genteels.—Mechanicsout of employ.—ShiveringJemmies.—Maimers of Children.—Borrowers of Children.—SimulatedFits.—Quack Doctors.—Treasure-Seekers.—TravellingTinkers

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Old German Cant Words

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LIBER VAGATORUM[1]
Luther’s Preface[3]
Part I.—The several Orders of Vagabonds[7]
Part II.—Notabilia relating to Beggars[43]
Part III.—Vocabulary of Cant Words[49]