[41] A mark was a coin worth 13s. 4d., and a noble 6s. 8d.

[17.] A Gentleman ask'd a Shepherd, whether that River was to be passed over or not: Yes, says he, but going to try, flounc'd over head and ears. Why thou Rogue, says he, did you not tell me it might be past over? Truly, Sir, says he, I thought so, for my Geese go over and back again every day.

[12.]One did ask why B

Was set before C,

And did much desire to know;

Why, a man must be,

Before he can see,

And I think I have hit on't now.

Against Swearing.