And cut through squadrons of your curious Cut-work,
As I will do through mine."[[975]]
In the Roundhead army he will scarce deign to comb his cropped locks. All is now dingy, of a sad colour, soberly in character with the tone of the times.
Plate LXXXII.
James Harrington, Author of "Oceana," 1611-1677. Between 1630-1640. By Gerard Honthorst. National Portrait Gallery.
Photo by Walker and Cockerell.
To face page 332.
THE COMMONWEALTH.
The rule of the Puritans was a sad time for lace-makers, as regards the middle and lower classes: every village festival, all amusement was put down, bride laces and Mayings—all were vanity.