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 ships had filled the hollow part of the ends with gunpowder, and sealed the ends with black wax, and stood at a distance to see the event. In a short time, bounce went the charcoal, like, to many crackers, down went the kettle in the street, away flew the codlins about the old woman's ears; but she getting no harm, their Lordships were very well pleased.

IS Lordship one day walking by himself, and meeting in a field a poor beggar woman, with a little child at her back, his Lordship had a great mind to occupy her, but she fearing left the child should be hurt, it was agreed the child should be tied to his Lordship's back. It was tied so fast that his Lordship could not undo it. So the woman making an excuse to make water, left him the child to. his Lady.

Another time his Lordship being at a certain inn, and fixing on a room as he was in the kitchen ordering his supper, a Quaker got into his room, and none could perswade him to come out of it. My Lord being informed of it, ran up swearing with his sword drawn, commanding him to quit the room immediately. But the Quaker was as obstinate as the other. So they had a tight trial of skill for it. The Quaker put by the pass with his cane, and then threw