[151] Handcuffs.
[156] The nautical way of writing “Oh, come to me.”
Printer’s Devil.
[159] He put up for election at the Senior United Service Club, was balloted for on 6 June, 1840, when out of 194 balls, 166 were black.
[163] An action was brought against them at Reading, and on 24 Feb., 1843, the jury found for the plaintiff against all the defendants, and gave 1s. damages for the assault, and £55 for the injury done to the house and furniture.
[169a] It was held copyhold of the Queen, as Lord of the Manor.
[169b] Mr. Simpson had been a famous Master of the Ceremonies.
[170a] Ring Master at Astley’s.
[170b] George Robins, a famous auctioneer.
[171] A famous Rope dancer.