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A03924And say, what monster was it pl ● c''d me here?
A03924Rowlands, Samuel, 1570?-1630?
A03924no: for there is waite laid: whither then, to a Neighbour?
A01433And taking the subject to reason with him upon the same reasons, I asked him, who made him a Cardinall and why?
A01433And that they do this not only for us, but for our friends, kindred and acquaintance?
A01433And who will tell it him, saith he then?
A01433But tell me, after what manner canst thou doe it?
A01433How well?
A01433Is this a small matter in greatest sloth and necessitie to finde apparell cut and slasht without paying either for stuffe or making?
A01433So smiling I said to him: My friend, the Post that hath brought you this newes, is he of a douzen or of twentie?
A01433You shall see how I will rule my hands?
A01433answered I him, hath the Captaine any suspition that I would deceive him?
A01433brother, saith the Governor, what is this that thou hast done?
A42233And taking the subject to reason with him upon the same reasons, I asked him, who made him a Cardinall and why?
A42233And that they do this not only for us, but for our friends, kindred and acquaintance?
A42233And who will tell it him, saith he then?
A42233But tell me, after what manner canst thou doe it?
A42233How well?
A42233Is this a small matter in greatest sloth and necessitie to finde apparell cut and slasht without paying either for stuffe or making?
A42233So smiling I said to him: My friend, the Post that hath brought you this newes, is he of a douzen or of twentie?
A42233You shall see how I will rule my hands?
A42233answered I him, hath the Captaine any suspition that I would deceive him?
A42233brother, saith the Governor, what is this that thou hast done?
A43885Being asked, Whether he knew him to be her Husband?
A43885Billing replyed, Yes; and askt her, Why she did not come to him upon his first sending for her?
A43885He ask''d me, Where?
A43885How wilt thou be tryed?
A43885I said, My Lord, why, are you Righteous?
A43885Mr. Clark was askt by the Court, Whether he could prove, or swear, That I was the Mary Mauders that was Tryed at Dover?
A43885She ask him, wh ● t they were?
A43885The Corinthians also demanded of Chilo the Philosopher, what Truth was?
A43885The Court askt, Whether they found the Prisoner Guilty, or not Guilty?
A43885The Lord Chief Justice ask''t Knott, What were the words used in the Marriage?
A43885The Lord Chief Justice was pleased to ask Me, Where I was Born?
A43885Upon his entring the Room he said, How do you do, Madam?
A43885Well Moll, said he to her, Have ye all your things?
A43885When the Jury was Returning with their Verdict, my Husband in the Garden, met them; he askt one of them, If they had found me Guilty?
A43885Why, said he, will you kiss me?
A43885Why,( said I) my Lord, have you numbred my dayes?
A43885— Diogenes the Cinick being ask''d, What Beast Bit most Deadly?
A43153Art thou a tyrant?
A43153Be wise therefore; is it more safe to move A Lyons anger, or confirm his Love?
A43153But when he saw who it was, turned to my Aunt he said You impudent whore, do you abuse me thus?
A43153But, said I, where is the other 500 l. for in all I heard you say, you had 600 l. in ready money?
A43153Hast thou a desire to rule?
A43153Head, Richard, 1637?-1686?
A43153Head, Richard, 1637?-1686?
A43153How do you know that?
A43153How, said my Master, give you books, what will you have me forswear my Trade, and be a book- giver?
A43153I asked him what he would do with a Scrivener?
A43153I told them any whether: vvhat I was?
A43153I waiting my opportunity, went to the Alderman, and asked if his Maid- servant was within: which of them, said he, Nan or Suzan?
A43153If they only enclined then what sure ground work can there be for what they say, when their conjectures are but only probable?
A43153In the morning the Maid asked me how I slept tha ● night?
A43153Is it not time to return?
A43153Is it not time to return?
A43153May it please your Worship, said I, I was sent hither to take measure of her for some new cloaths What?
A43153My master asked me if I could not invent a way to punish her sloath?
A43153Now, said he, what think you of this discourse?
A43153Once I remember she promised us some Plumb Pottage, and at the time she made two pots full, I asking the Maid wherefore so much was made?
A43153She being thus free with me, I thought good to ask her some more questions, as, how she paid for her Diet and Lodging?
A43153Suzan, quoth I: yes, said the Alderman, What is your business with her?
A43153The first question that they asked me was, if I had any Lour ● in my Bung?
A43153Then asked I him if it might not be a woman as well as a man?
A43153Then asked he us if there were not a red hair''d man there that day?
A43153Thus did I become a Gentleman, and from a Precisian a Prodigal, nay an Antick, and every thing, what not?
A43153Wha ● now could I desire to enjoy further?
A43153What now could I desire to enjoy further?
A43153What thinke ● t thou, said I, of those of your perswasion in general, and more particularly of those persons whom he hath damn''d?
A43153Wouldest thou behold battels?
A43153Wouldst thou have Subsidies paid thee?
A43153and delightest in the fall of great ones?
A43153and do not we all go out of the World like Beggars without any thing saving only an old sheet to cover us?
A43153and from whence she had Cloaths?
A43153are we afraid of the approach of Q ● arter day?
A43153do we walk in fear of Bailiffs, Serjeants and ● atch poles?
A43153does not every mans Cellar afford ● s beer?
A43153is not our meat drest in every mans Kitchen?
A43153is this quite besides the matter or no?
A43153no, no, that were a shame to us indeed; have we not the whole Kingdom to walk at our pleasure?
A43153no, said the young man, I have kept it from his knowledge, and he thinks I thrive in the world, and is glad of it?
A43153or when old age doth come, is able to give it the lively- hood and vigour of youth?
A43153said the Bookseller, have you learned that trick?
A43153shall we then be ashamed to walk up and down in the World like Beggars, with old Blankets pin''d about us?
A43153vve still answer''d no; nor vvas there not( said he) a brovvn hair''d man there, with grey Cloaths, not very tall, nor very low?
A43153vve told him no, nor a black hair''d man neither said he?
A43153we told him yes; then asked he us if we knew him or no?
A43153who ever knew an arrant Beggar arrested for debt?
A43147''T is true: D''ye think that I can eat, Though ne''re so choice, always one sort of meat?
A43147( said he) did you not swear but even now, it was worth but eight pence, and do you now talk of five shillings?
A43147After I had delivered my Message, I began to talk very familiar with my Mistress, she with a smiling countenance, ask''d ne, What I meant?
A43147Alas, what should I do?
A43147And damn all Brothels too to Hell; but stay What house is not a Brothel- house, I pray?
A43147And have you then conceiv''d?
A43147And how can that man prosper, whose rise he rear''d from other mens ruines?
A43147And how shall any be able to do this, unless they make an introspection into Vice?
A43147And thus it was: I returned and knockt at the Gate, and demanded of the Servant whether his Master was within?
A43147Another seeing me, would ask me whether I would dine with him at the Ordinary?
A43147As soon as the Keeper saw me, leaping for joy, O Sir, are you come again?
A43147At which words, she fell into an excess of laughter,( which I judged the effects of joy) and then asked me, Whither I was Mad?
A43147Before I went, I askt him if the Lady dislikt it, whether I might leave it with his wife or servant?
A43147Being there she ask ● … me how we should bring our revenge about?
A43147But Lord, what a confusion I was in, when I saw my Mistress come into the Shop?
A43147But alas?
A43147But must I now to Sea?
A43147Come Sir, said my adversary, have you enough yet?
A43147Come gentlemen( said I) for the Liberal Science or ancient Profession they studied was enough to gentelize them) what money have yee?
A43147Do you suspect me Landlady, said I?
A43147For I was no sooner gotten out into the street, but I had a hundred people about me, crying which is the young Rogue?
A43147Good woman said I, speaking in a whining tone,) how do you sell your Bacon a pound?
A43147Having a little recovered my self from my amazement, I askt him what his business was with me?
A43147He asked me, Whence I came?
A43147He hath an excellent memory for his acquaintance; if there ever past but an How do you?
A43147He thankt me kindly for my advice, and returned to the Mercer, who ask''d him, if he should credit him with so much, what securiry would he propound?
A43147How can I chuse But write Encomiums on my fertile Muse?
A43147How can that be like my Profession?
A43147I accepted his kindness,& went with him to view this Cobweb- hung- Chamber, for so it proved; I demanded of him who should be my Bedfellow?
A43147I ask''d her what she meant?
A43147I ask''d him how could this be done?
A43147I askt her what I should have for Supper?
A43147I askt him the reason of his impertinent question?
A43147I believe you would be glad to see me out ofit, you Strumpet, Lump of Lechery, Cheat, she Devil, what shall I call thee?
A43147I called him aside, saying, What will 30 l. worth do?
A43147I kept at a distance, shewing her the respect of a servant, which she taking notice of, laughed, saying, come Cuz, why dost not sit neerer?
A43147I receiv''d the second jog: will you go my halfs Sir, said I?
A43147If this be your way to Heaven, why were you so uncharitable as not to let me go along with you?
A43147In this condition I was brought before my new Landlady; I asked her what was to pay?
A43147Is that a Brothel, or an house of State, Where Tip- staff Porters do attend the gate?
A43147Is there no hope now of Relief, In this Extremity?
A43147It is their custom likewise, to ask, Whose horse is that?
A43147It was the fittest subject I could busie my soul about; for what more heavenly, than the thought of immortality?
A43147Love to a Woman is so forceable, that what will it not do?
A43147Now Sirs ● … eely examine my Pockets, where finding store of Coyn, they demanded how I came by it?
A43147Now if Liberty be such an excellent and delectable thing when enjoyed, how miserable are those that want it?
A43147Now, said I, what will you give me, if I tell you where it is?
A43147Oh brother, said one, how i''st, are you well?
A43147Part 1 Head, Richard, 1637?-1686?
A43147Part 1 Head, Richard, 1637?-1686?
A43147Perceiving they were all gone, I groped about the Room( for it was very dark) speaking very lowly, Where are you Madam?
A43147Pish, said I, is that all?
A43147Prethee Sweet- heart( said she) what is the matter?
A43147Respect you, said she,( mistaking the word) for what grounds unless I knew you better?
A43147Several bags of Money we had with us; but what good could that do us, where there is no exchange?
A43147Shall I trust thee, when thou canst not trust thy self?
A43147Shall I( fool) then at any cross take grief?
A43147Sirrah, sirrah, said she, come you hither to breed quarrels, and abuse civil Gentlemen, and it may be build a sconce too?
A43147Speak( said he tremblingly) what art?
A43147The good Woman over- hearing our discourse drew neer then confidently, and demanded what I would have?
A43147The same day I met with this friend, who demanded of me whether I had done his business?
A43147Their Masters- mate calling me aside, askt me, how I came to be ingaged in this Vessel?
A43147This Scare- crow, what shall I call him?
A43147This thing drest up in sippits?
A43147Thy actions speak thee man, who dares deny it?
A43147We fell into discourse again: I askt her, How long she had liv''d in this house?
A43147We fell into discourse, asking them whither they were bound thus carted?
A43147What are ye angry, said I?
A43147What is Eternity?
A43147What is a Bawdy- house?
A43147What is this Vulture, but the worm I speak of?
A43147What pleasure is in full cramed baggs, No more ● … hen is in Beggars rags, Unless made use of, what is Cash?
A43147What then is Eternity?
A43147What though I underwent a great deal of pains, and had my patience tried to the heighth?
A43147What though we have an harsh word ar a smart blow, it may be a broken pate?
A43147What was contained within that Cascanet?
A43147When I saw my opportunity, I askt him,( craving his excuse) What Trade he was?
A43147When he would charge me, Thrive, and sparing be, Content with what he had prepar''d for me; Seest not how ill young Albus lives?
A43147Where are there any, said I?
A43147Whither I was going?
A43147Who would not proffer a big bellied Woman( tired and indisposed) the courtesie of riding behind him for a little way to refresh her?
A43147Why Sir, said he, you will not serve me so?
A43147Why do n''t you answer me, and that quickly, ye sneaking dumb Rascals?
A43147Why how now Gentlemen, how dropt you out of the Carts Arse?
A43147Why should they then fond souls rail at an Whore, Since they themselves are on that very score?
A43147Why, who am I said the Gentlewoman, that you thus abuse me?
A43147You can not Madam, said I, cancel your obligation, till you have made some recompence: with that, said she smilingly, What will content you?
A43147and what I intended?
A43147and what is his Liver, but the conscience always gnawn and tormented?
A43147and what so necessary, as the thought of death?
A43147and without taking any notice of her?
A43147can you thus leave a woman that loves you thus dearly, nay, that dotes on you?
A43147have I spent my estate on you, and must you now grow weary of me?
A43147how far, and when?
A43147how long since I came from England?
A43147how low Poor Barrus?
A43147of what function or qualitie?
A43147or whom do they look for?
A43147or, What is the owner thereof standing by?
A43147ut ● … Bartus inops?
A43147what is their business?
A43147what my Parents were?
A43147what, you go on foot and your Brethren rid?
A43147whither he intends to travel?
A43170A Carpenter being at work in a Bowling- green, was askt, what he was doing?
A43170A Citizen coming into Ludgate, saw an old acquaintance of his there confin''d: Lord, Tom, says he, how cam''st thou hither?
A43170A Country Fellow askt what Sir Copplestone Banfields Christian Name was?
A43170A Fat man riding on a lean Horse, was askt why he was so fat, and his Horse so leane?
A43170A Fellow swore that he had seen a Base- Viol as big as the Duke''s Theater; one demanding how it could possibly be play''d on?
A43170A Gallant standing in a maze, a Lady askt him what he was thinking on, he said of no think; what do you think on( said she) when you think on nothing?
A43170A Gentleman riding near the Forrest of Which- wood in Oxford- shire, askt a fellow what that wood was cal''d?
A43170A Gentleman seeing a very prety made with her Valentin pind on her sleeve, intending to play the Wag with her, askt, if her Wastcoat was to be let?
A43170A Gentleman walking early in the morning, met his friend coming from his Mistress whose name was Field, Sr. said he, how came you in this wet pickle?
A43170A Lass espying a young mans testicles hang out of his breeches, that were broken in the seat, askt him with a seeming or real ignorance what it was?
A43170A Maid being askt, whether she would chuse to be chang''d into a Hen or a Goose?
A43170A Scholar meeting a poor ignorant Fellow on the Road, How far friend( says he) to Cambridge?
A43170A Shoomaker thought to mock a Cobler being black, saying, what news from Hell?
A43170A Taylor going to Confession, was askt by his Father Confessor, whether he had any thing in his hands which he had wrong''d another of?
A43170A Walloon Serjeant walking in the Court at the Hague, demanded of a Captain in that place, by what means he might speak with the Prince of Orange?
A43170A foolish wench meerly out of revenge complained to a Justice, that such a man would have ravisht her; what did he doe says he?
A43170AN Italian Doctor askt a Waterman, whether he might safely go by water over the River Po?
A43170And to what end were so many Barges, and Liters sent down to block up the Thames?
A43170And what is his Name?
A43170Another taking his text of the Feast in the Gospel, How camest thou hither without thy wedding garment?
A43170Are cornuted men Infamous?
A43170Being afterwards informed it was called a Ship; he askt how old it was?
A43170Being asked, whether an intimate friend of his, lately Dead, had left him a Legacy?
A43170Boys[ said he] I have wou, but now Johnson, wilt thon lay another, thou canst not leap back again?
A43170Can not ye watch one hour?
A43170Corpus in Italiaest, habet intestina Brabantus, Ast Animam Nemo: Cur?
A43170Doctor said the other?
A43170Doctor, said a stander by; why so, said the Doctor?
A43170HVgh Peters meeting Col. Hewson, merrily said to him, how now son, where''s your blessing?
A43170Had you been in my condition would you have done so?
A43170Head, Richard, 1637?-1686?
A43170Head, Richard, 1637?-1686?
A43170Hereupon the Rodomontado stood still, and asked him whether he had a Wife and Children, yes, yes, said the Picard, but what is that to our purpose?
A43170How fares the Devil?
A43170How many sorts of Fools are there?
A43170How said the Rodomontado, darest thou speak to me without trembling?
A43170I but said the Gentleman to what end was the great hurley- burley by Land and Water?
A43170I could willingly work for such as long as I lived: what Trade are you said another?
A43170I know not quoth she?
A43170Is he Dumb said the other?
A43170It is two years old said one, How( said the fellow) and so bigg already?
A43170Jesu[ quoth he] if there are so many horses in one Inn, how many are there then in all this City?
A43170O fie said his Friend, will you kick a Dumb man?
A43170ONe asked his friend why he being so proper a man would marry a woman of so small a stature?
A43170ONe askt a Painter how he could draw such excellent Pictures, and yet get such ugly children?
A43170ONe being askt when was the best time to take a journy?
A43170ONe seeing a bare legged fellow running; said, do you hear friend?
A43170ONe seeing on a Coffee sign written, here is Coffee and Mum to be sold, said it was good Ryme; how can that be said the other?
A43170ONe told a Gentlewoman, whorish and barren, that she was very Fruitfull; how can that be Sir,[ said she] since I never had any Children?
A43170One askt another, what News from the Sessions- House?
A43170One askt him, whether he could read?
A43170One day she went to her Confessor, who amongst many questions, ask''d her, Whether sometimes she had not a mind to the Flesh?
A43170One looking in a Latin Book, was askt by a Friend that over- lookt him, whether he could read it or no?
A43170One seeing his Son play Roguish tricks, Why Sirrah( said he) did you ever see me do so when I was a Boy as you are?
A43170Prythee said one, why dost thou wear one of thy Stockens the wrong side outwards?
A43170Q. Whence hath Papirus, the latin word for Paper, it''s denomination?
A43170Q. what is the Interpretation of these Letters?
A43170Q. who are most Gluttonous?
A43170Q. who are remarkable Fools?
A43170Ritching- stuff said she, what''s that quoth he?
A43170SOcrates was ask''d, why he suffered so much brawling by his Wife?
A43170TWo Shavelings( alias Fryers) were in disputation, whether God had made more Worlds then one?
A43170The Prince being in a very good humour at that time, asked him, how long he had served the States?
A43170The Watch, said they; the Watch, quoth he, what watch you for?
A43170The same at another time read, And the sheep eat up one of the Mountains?
A43170The same man at another time meeting his God- Son, askt him, whither he was going?
A43170Then( said he) in plainer termes, had you never a desire to lie with another man?
A43170They are gone, and pointing over the Pale, and shewing them the Corps and people in the next Field, he said, do you not see?
A43170To what end( quoth the other?)
A43170To what end( quoth the other?)
A43170To what end?
A43170UPon the christning of a child, said the Husband to his pretendedly religious Wife, my Dear, who dost think hath promised to be Godfather?
A43170WHat a sad condition am I in, said a fellow in the Stocks?
A43170WHen Metellus Nepos asked in a ● e ● ring way, the famous Roman Orator Cicero, who was his Father?
A43170WHo is a bashful Woman?
A43170What Country man are you said the Merchant?
A43170What are these things which rarely happen?
A43170What do you mean Sir, said she?
A43170What is a Woman?
A43170What is a curious woman?
A43170What part of speech is Homo?
A43170Who is a bold daring Woman?
A43170Who is a fearful Woman?
A43170Who of all men stand least in fear of Homicide?
A43170Whom doth the world call his Nephew?
A43170Why?
A43170Zouns, what d''ye mean?
A43170[ says he?]
A43170at which, this Turf Porter, confounded with so great an honour, whispered his Wife in the ear, How comes this Kate?
A43170can not you watch one hour?
A43170for I am sure that none keeps the Key but your self?
A43170have not I his very Mein?
A43170he tied my hands so fast I could not stirr them; and what else?
A43170how can he be said to be slothful and negligent, when his hands and feet are alwayes inaction?
A43170how can you call him a Glutton or Drunkard?
A43170how can you call him cholerick, when he is the patientest man living when not out- hectored?
A43170in the Truckle- bed, where was I then?
A43170or did I cry out, said she?
A43170or how can you call him a luxurious, who is content to lose his sleep and victuals, if he had an oportunity to play?
A43170prythee?
A43170says he, Why do you suffer so much Kackling of your Hens?
A43170the Temple said the other, and what is done here?
A43170the one of them alledged that Passage in the Gospel, concerning the cleansing of ten Leapers, being Christs words, Annon decem facti sunt mundi?
A43170what is that?
A43170what shall I do, have I no friend in the world that will dispatch me from this grief and pain?
A43170what will become of it, and me?
A43170when he shall not spair that money from play, that will purchase a good dinner with a bottle of wine?
A43170why, is it not full said the Drawer?