[114] “Mum’s the word,” etc.

[115] Der Bierbrauer, Prag., 1874.

[116] Hamilton’s Account of Nepaul.

[117] Pinckard’s Notes, p. 429.

[118] Robertson’s History of America, ii., 7.

[119] This is the beverage in general use. Titsingh’s Japan. Some writers have connected it with our “sack.”

[120] When cold, it is said to produce serki, a species of fatal colic.

[121] For this list we are indebted to the courtesy of Messrs. Gow, Wilson & Stanton, 13, Rood Lane, London, E.C.

[122] Messrs. William, James & Henry Thompson, 38, Mincing Lane London.

[123] Messrs. Gow, Wilson & Stanton.