[122] Of this Henry Lanman we know nothing beyond the facts here revealed. Possibly he was a brother of the distinguished actor John Lanman (the name is variously spelled Lanman, Laneman, Lenmann, Laneham, Laynman, Lanham), one of the chief members of Leicester's troupe, and one of the twelve men selected in 1583 to form the Queen's Men. But speculation of this sort is vain. It is to be hoped that in the future some student will investigate the life of this obscure theatrical manager, and trace his connection with the early history of the drama.
[123] Halliwell-Phillipps, Outlines, i, 365.
[124] The Privy Council on March 10, 1601, refers to it as "The Curtaine in Moorefeildes"; in ancient times, says Stow, Moorefields extended to Holywell. See Halliwell-Phillipps, Outlines, i, 364.
[125] Tomlins, op. cit., p. 31.
[126] View of Sundry Examples, 1580.
[127] The Anatomy of Abuses, ed. F.J. Furnivall, New Shakspere Society, p. 180. For other descriptions of this earthquake see Halliwell-Phillipps, Outlines, i, 369.
[128] Tarlton's Jests, ed. by J.O. Halliwell for the Shakespeare Society (1844), p. 16. For a discussion see the preceding [chapter] on the Theatre, p. [72].
[129] For details see the [chapter] on the Swan.
[130] Dasent, Acts of the Privy Council, xxvii, 313.
[131] Marston, The Scourge of Villainy (1598); Bullen, The Works of John Marston, iii, 372.