[112.] The Rummer. See note to Bear and Rummer (67).

[113.] Cf. the Black Jack. Another variant is Messrs. Hoare's sign the Golden Bottle at the well-known bank in Fleet Street.

[114.] Mentioned by Larwood, also the Flank of Beef, Spalding. Also the Shoulder of Mutton and Cucumber.

[115.] This house is famous for the beefsteak pudding.

[116.] This inn shows a very pleasing sign.

[117.] Originating from the hero of a famous ballad. Also gives its name to a place near St. Austell.

[118.] Two brothers who worked as cobblers while preaching the gospel. Henry V. mentioned them in his address to the troops on Agincourt Field, October 25, 1415. Henry V., IV. iii.

[119.] Larwood quotes this rhyme from a signboard at Birmingham

The Baker says 'I've the staff of life

And you're a silly elf.'