P. 51.
Bastard senior and junior are polite references to Martin senior and Martin junior, two of the pseudonyms set to the Marprelate pamphlets.
P. [52].
Elderton.—A theatrical manager.
P. [53].
Three a vies.—A 'vie' is a single stake or game at cards, or anything else. 'Three a vies' therefore equals our 'best of three.' 'Passage,' a game with dice. 'Stabbing' was a form of cogging. 'Cater-tray,' four and three. 'Cater-caps,' trencher-caps.
P. [54].
Dicker of leather.—A bundle of ten skins.
Woodsere.—Probably, as Mr. Maskell suggests, the sap that sputters from green faggots.
P. [56].