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raised above the level of the marsh, incident- ally afford refuge for cattle, &c., in times of flood, but were not raised with this intent.

There are, however, in some parts notably on the south side of the Isle of Sheppey many mounds, locally called " cotterells," which tradition says are burial - places of Norsemen ; but there can be little doubt that they are true refuge places, thrown up pur- posely to afford protection for animals when- soever the water might overlap or break through the sea-walls.

I. CHALKLEY GOULD.

4 CHERRY RIPE ' (10 th S. iv. 469 ; v. 214, 254). I think there has been a confusion of two songs. I never read of Nell Gwynne singing lodging is on the cold boards," a parody on the song " My lodging is on the cold ground," sung by Miss Davis in * The Noble Kinsman,' with so mucli effect as to captivate Charles II., who removed her from the cold ground to more luxurious apartments. The * Cherry Ripe' sung by Madame Vestris was un- doubtedly that by Horrick and Horn.
 * Cherry Ripe': but she did sing in the play
 * A11 Mistaken' a song commencing "My

WILLIAM H. CUMMINGS.

^ST. EXPEDITES (10 th S. v. 107, 156, 216). Under April 19 the Roman Martyrology has: "" Melitinse in Armenia sanctorum Martyrum Hermogenis, Caii, Expediti, Aristonici, Rufi et Galatse una die coronatorum." Beyond this nothing is known of the saint. The " lives " of him that have been published are mere fiction; see 'Analecta Bollandiana,' xviii. 425-6 (Brussels, 1899).

JOHN B. WAINEWRIGHT.

PROVINCIAL BOOKSELLERS (10 th S. v. 141, 183, 242). VV. C. B., in his list of booksellers and printers for the city of York, has left out my ancestors, several of whom carried on business there during the eighteenth century. I have not at the moment the means of giving a detailed reference, but some lived in Coney Street, and one published a York Guide which went through many editions. My last kinsman there, .John Sotheran, in Coney Street, only died within the last ten years or so. H. C. SOTHERAN.

140, Strand.

LONDON PAROCHIAL HISTORY (10 th S. iv. 288; v. 55, 95, 174). For SS. Anne and Agnes and St. John Zachary see the Addenda to Allen's 'London,' vol iv. p. 556; Riley's 4 Memorials of London,' 1868, p. 230; A. E. Daniell's 'London City Churches,' 1895, p. 133; * London and Middlesex,' by the Rev. Joseph Nightingale, 1815, p. 313; and "A

true relation of a combustion hapning at St. Ann's Church, by Aldersgate, betweene a stranger, sometimes a Jesuite, but now, thanks be to God, reformed to our church, and one Marler, a button-maker, contending which should first preach, the minister being absent, &c.," 4to (London), 1641 (Guildhall Library). J. HOLDEN MACMICHAEL.

Hazelmere, Tooting Common, S.W.

REBUS IN CHURCHES (10 th S. v. 188, 250). MR. CURTIS might like to add that of Abbot Darnton (1479-94), of Fountains Abbey, Yorks, appearing in the west window of the nave, which he inserted. It is an eagle hold- ing a crosier and perched on a tun, out of which issues a label inscribed "tun, 1494." The eagle is an emblem of St. John, and gives the abbot's Christian name.

H. W. D.

The crest of Jesus College, Cambridge, also supplies an example of the rebus upon a proper name. It is a cock upon a globe, and was the device of Bishop Alcock (all-cock), the founder of the college. I am not sure whether it occurs anywhere in the college chapel, but I should think it highly pro- bable, in which case it comes within the scope of the query.

HAROLD G. DANIELS.

Press Club.

11. Y. : "IRISH STOCKE" (10 th S. v. 249). R. Y. would appear to stand for Richard Yardley, a member of the Stationers' Com- pany, who printed the book for his brethren, who subscribed the capital for carrying on the Company's business in Ireland, which in their minutes is described as the Irish Stock. The business was for some time profitable, but was discontinued about 1661.

C. R. RIVINGTON.

Stationers' Hall, E.G.

BOHEMIAN LANGUAGE (10 th S. v. 168, 217). Those who are interested in Bohemia will find Mr. Lloyd Evans's little book, ' British Journalists in Bohemia,' useful in giving a general impression of the life of the country. There are comparatively few misinterpreta- tions in it. I should be glad to give, so far as lies in my power, any information to readers interested in Bohemia.

BOHEMIAN STUDENT.

St. Andrews.

HOMER AND THE DIGAMMA (10 th S. v. 168, 215, 253). Perhaps I may be allowed to supplement my reply. Any one who really wishes to understand the digamma should consult Brugmann's ' Vergleichende Grammatik,' Strassburg, 1897, vol. i.