[82.] Myselfe caried an old fellow by water, that had wealth enough to be Deputy of the Ward, and wit sufficient for a Scavenger; the water being somewhat rough, hee was much afraid, and (in stead of saying his prayers) he threatened me, that if I did drowne him, hee would spend a hundred pound, but hee would see me hanged for it; I desired him to be quiet and feare nothing, and so in little space I landed him at the Beares Colledge on the Bank-side,[134] (alias Paris Garden.) Well (said he) I am glad I am off the water, for if the Boat had miscarried, I could have swum no more than a Goose.
[134] Paris Garden, Southwark, was a famous place for bear-baiting and other sports.
[12.]One Goodman Strong
Said his Wife did long,
And what was it for but Mackrill?
But he told him no,
It must not be so,
She's well now, and that will make her ill.
[17.] There were three Brothers named Buck, and having venison, made three Pasties; and one of those who were invited was nam'd Cooke, and thinking to play upon the Brothers, said, Here is Buck, Buck, Buck. True, says one of the Brothers, Buck is good meat, but what says the Proverb; God sends meat, and the Devil sends Cooks.