The Eve of All-Hallows; Or, Adelaide of Tyrconnel, v. 1 of 3

by Matthew Weld Hartstonge

[27] "All fools are mad."

[28] The celebrated Caranza was, in sooth, the oracle and manual of duelling in his day. He was by birth a Spaniard; his name Geronimo Caranza. His famous work was entitled, "Verdera Destreza de las Armas"—"The true Dexterity or Skill in Arms." His talents are thus eulogized in the comedy of "Los Locos de Valencia," of Lope de Vega:—

----"El gran Caranza, A quien las armas en Espana deben Quanta mayor destreza el arte alcanza."

[29] This slily alludes to the Secchia Rapita, ("The Rape of the Bucket,") a burlesque poem, by Tassoni.

[30] Rapin's History of England, vol. II. pages 742, 743, and Note.

[31] Ibid.—pages 742, 743, 771.

[32] Rapin's History of England, vol. II. p. 781.

[33] Ibid. p. 782.

[34] Ibid. p. 783.