[3] I. e., Cat's-Elbow. The name of a family of those parts very powerful in former times. The appellation, we are told, was given in compliment to a peerless dame of the family, celebrated for her fine arm.

THE SPECTER OF TAPPINGTON

Compiled by RICHARD BARHAM

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The Specter of Tappington

From The Ingoldsby Legends
Compiled by RICHARD BARHAM