[9]. The Grammar Schoole. 1612.

[10]. But Erasmus was a Dutchman. Oddly enough, about a century later, Pepys alludes to “these dirty Dutch fellows.”

[11]. Liber Faceti. See [note].

[12]. See [note].

[13]. Ask. Still used in Scotland.

[14]. Behave.

[15]. See [note].

[16]. Chatter.

[17]. Fruitful, i.e., useful.

[18]. Brief and to the point.