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 *version of the existing government, John Holland and George Bevis were not struck with the impossibility of the proposal being put in execution, but delighted with the idea that they might now drink wine, and be as great as lords. "Be brave then," says Cade, "for your captain is brave, and vows . There shall be, in England, seven halfpenny loaves sold for a penny; the three-hoop'd pot shall have two hoops; and I will make it felony to drink small-beer! All the realm shall be in common, and in Cheapside shall my palfrey go to grass. And when I am king, as king I will be—(All. God save your majesty!)—there shall be no money; shall eat and drink on my score; and I will apparel them  in one livery, that they may agree like brothers, and worship me their lord." Cade's admirers were, no doubt, de