[188] Fools; but there was also a game at cards called noddy, supposed to have been the same as cribbage.
[189] Corrupt French terms used for the numbers on dice—six-five.
[190] Two-one.
[191] Bone-lace.
[192] Sedan chairs, which are said to have been introduced into England in 1581, and first used in London in 1623. Sir Sanders Duncombe obtained a patent, or privilege, for them in 1634.
[193] The water poet.
[82.] A Mayor that was on hunting (by chance) one asked him how hee liked the Cry: a pox take the Dogs, saith he, they make such a bawling, that I cannot heare the Cry.
[82.] An old Justice was fast asleepe on the Bench when a poore Malefactor was judged to bee hanged; at which word the Justice suddenly awaked, and said to the Thiefe, My friend, I pray let this bee a warning to you, looke you doe so no more, for wee doe not show every man the like favour.
[94.] One seeing another wear a Threadbare Cloak, asked him whether his Cloak was not sleepy, or no? Why do you ask? said the other. Because, saith he, I think it hath not had a Nap this seven years.