<P_141>

<heading>

<font> The Blind Beggar . </font> (PENNY-E3-P2,141.3)

1686 . (PENNY-E3-P2,141.4)

CHAP. II . (PENNY-E3-P2,141.5)

How Monford arrived in England , and of the cold Entertainment he found
amongst his Relations ; how he came to Bednal-Green , and settling
himself there , he continud to Begg for his Living , etc.
(PENNY-E3-P2,141.6)

</heading>

Monford escaping a Storm at Sea , in his Return Landed with his
Vertuous Wife on the Coast of Essex , where he had some considerable
Relations , to whom in this necessity they applyed themselves for
succour , (PENNY-E3-P2,141.8)

but they either not desirous of his Company , who after the death of
his Parents had wasted much of his Patrimony , or fearing in that
condition he might be chargeable to them , would not know him ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,141.9)

and those that were convinced he was the same Monford that went over
into France , gave him but cold Entertainment , insomuch that scorning
to rely upon their Charity , he told the kind Partner of his joy and
sorrow , that he intended early in the morning to hast towards London ,
and that he would rather trust to Providence then to the ingratitude of
those who in his prosperous days had Carressed him in a high manner ;
(PENNY-E3-P2,141.10)

and so without taking Leave of any , Early in the morning they departed
; (PENNY-E3-P2,141.11)

and in two days travelling <paren> having spent the little Money they
had reserved </paren> necessity that has no Law , so far humbled his
high Spirit , that he did not think it amiss <paren> especially in
places where he was not known </paren> to crave the Charity of the
People as he passed through several good Towns , who understanding that
he came by his misfortune in fighting for the Honour of his Country ,
gave very Liberally , insomuch that he resolved to be of good chear ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,141.12)

and thereupon considering with himself that he was never brought up to
Labour , or if he had , <P_142> the Loss of his Sight had rendred him
incapable of business , he resolved to embrace what Providence had cast
in his way : Which was , to live upon Charity , which he found to flow
in upon him faster then he expected : Whereupon arriving at
Bednal-Green , a place near London , he with the little Money he had
got , hired a small Cottage for his Wife and himself ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,142.13)

and daily appearing publick to crave Alms , was from thence called the
Beggar of Bednal-Green , (PENNY-E3-P2,142.14)

and in a short time found it a thriveing Trade , insomuch that his Bed
of Straw was changed into Down , and his Earthen Platters and other
Utensils into a better Sort . (PENNY-E3-P2,142.15)

His Wife whilst he begged abroad not being idle at home , but Laboured
at the Wheel and such other matters as in her younger years she had
learned . (PENNY-E3-P2,142.16)

<heading>

CHAP. III (PENNY-E3-P2,142.18)

How Monford happened to meet with Snap an Old Experienced Beggar , who
gave him an insight into the mistery of the canting Tribe , and how he
invited him to their general Randesvouze , etc. (PENNY-E3-P2,142.19)

</heading>

Monford resolving in this kind of way to spend the remainder of his
Days , that he might humble himself for his former offences , having
plyed it with good success in the place where he lived , by the Road
side he was incountred one day by an Old Proficient at that Trade , who
seeing him Diligent , became greatly desirous of his acquaintance , and
to know what Gang he belonged to , (PENNY-E3-P2,142.21)

and began to Cant <paren> as is usual amongst such seasoned Sticks of
that Profession </paren> of which kind of Speech being known to none
but themselves , (PENNY-E3-P2,142.22)

Monford being ignorant , could make him no direct answer ; which the
other , whose Name was Snap , perceiving , and thereby knowing him to
be a young beginner , invited him to their Feasts or rendesvouze in
White-Chappel , whither he having promised to come , and they between
them tip'd off four Black Pots of Hum they at that time parted .
(PENNY-E3-P2,142.23)

<P_143>

<heading>

CHAP. IV . (PENNY-E3-P2,143.26)

How Monford went to the Beggars Feast , and of his Entertainment as
also of the Present they made him , etc. (PENNY-E3-P2,143.27)

</heading>

Monford upon his coming home , declared to his Wife what a merry
Companion he had met with , and what discourse they had , as likewise
what he had promised , entreating her to get things in a readiness ,
that she might be at leasure to conduct him thither , where appeared ,
instead of a ragged Regiment of Lame , Blind , and Dumb , there was a
rout of jovial Dancers , as gay as the Spring , and as merry as the
Maids ; which made them imagine they were either mistaken in the place
, or had been imposed upon (PENNY-E3-P2,143.29)

and therefore were about to retire , had not Snap who knew Monford at
first Blush , started from his Chair where he sat Supervizor in all his
Gallantry , and taking him by the hand , let him know who he was , and
afterward presented him to the whole Assembly , who received him as a
Brother or Member of their Society , each <paren> by the order of Snap
</paren> paying him a Complement : (PENNY-E3-P2,143.30)

and that for the future he might not want a Guide on all occasion ,
Snap in the name of the rest presented him with a Dog and a Bell
trained to the Business , (PENNY-E3-P2,143.31)

and had before been the Companion of an Eyeless Beggar deceased ;
(PENNY-E3-P2,143.32)

and so having Feasted him and his Spouse in a Splendid manner , they
dismissed him , upon his promise that he would not be wanting at that
yearly meeting ; (PENNY-E3-P2,143.33)

and being dismissed , he trudged home with his tractable Guide , which
ever after proved serviceable to him .... (PENNY-E3-P2,143.34)

<P_162>

<heading>

<font> The Sack-ful of News . </font> (PENNY-E3-P2,162.37)

1685 . (PENNY-E3-P2,162.38)

... Another . (PENNY-E3-P2,162.39)

</heading>

There was an old man that could not well see , who had a fair young
Wife , (PENNY-E3-P2,162.41)

and with them dwelt a young man , which had long wooed his Mistris to
have his pleasure of her , who at last consented to him ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,162.42)

but they knew not how to bring it to pass , (PENNY-E3-P2,162.43)

for she did never go abroad , but in her husbands company ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,162.44)

and lead him alwaies . (PENNY-E3-P2,162.45)

At last she deviled a very fine shift , (PENNY-E3-P2,162.46)

and bid her servant that he should that night about midnight come into
her chamber where her Husband and she lay , (PENNY-E3-P2,162.47)

& she would find some device for him . (PENNY-E3-P2,162.48)

Night came , (PENNY-E3-P2,162.49)

and the old man and wife went to bed , (PENNY-E3-P2,162.50)

but she slept not a wink , (PENNY-E3-P2,162.51)

but thought still upon her pretended purpose , (PENNY-E3-P2,162.52)

but a little before the time prefixed , she awakened her Husband ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,162.53)

& said thus unto him : Sir , I will tell you a thing in secret , which
your servant was purposed to do ; (PENNY-E3-P2,162.54)

when I am alone I can never be quiet for him , (PENNY-E3-P2,162.55)

but he is always inticing me to have me at his will ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,162.56)

and so at the last to be quiet with him , I consented to meet him in
the Garden , (PENNY-E3-P2,162.57)

but for mine Honesties sake I will not . Wherefore I pray you put on my
clothes and go meet him : (PENNY-E3-P2,162.58)

so when he comes to you , beat him well , (PENNY-E3-P2,162.59)

and chide him , (PENNY-E3-P2,162.60)

for I know well he will not strike you , because you are his Master ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,162.61)

and then he may amend himself & prove a good servant :
(PENNY-E3-P2,162.62)

& the man was well pleased therewith . (PENNY-E3-P2,162.63)

So the good man put on his wives Cloaths , (PENNY-E3-P2,162.64)

and took a good Cudgel in his hand , (PENNY-E3-P2,162.65)

& went into the garden . (PENNY-E3-P2,162.66)

At length there came the servant to his mistris , where she lay in bed
, (PENNY-E3-P2,162.67)

and did what he would with her , (PENNY-E3-P2,162.68)

and she was content , (PENNY-E3-P2,162.69)

& then she told him how she had sent her Husband into the garden in her
apparel , & wherefore , and to what purpose . (PENNY-E3-P2,162.70)

So her servant arose , (PENNY-E3-P2,162.71)

and as she bade him , took a good staff with him , (PENNY-E3-P2,162.72)

and went into the garden , as though he knew not it was his master ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,162.73)

& said unto him : Nay you whore , I did this but only to <P_163> prove
thee whether thou wouldest be false to my good master , and not that I
would do such a vile thing with thee : whereupon he fell upon his
Master , giving him many sore stripes , & beating him most cruelly ,
still calling him nothing but , out you Whore , (PENNY-E3-P2,163.74)

will you offer this abuse to my good Master : (PENNY-E3-P2,163.75)

Alas , <paren> qd. his Master </paren> good John , I am thy Master ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,163.76)

strike me nomore I pray thee . (PENNY-E3-P2,163.77)

Nay whore <paren> qd. he </paren> I know who thou are well enough ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,163.78)

& so he strook him again , beating him most grievously .
(PENNY-E3-P2,163.79)

Good John <paren> said his Master </paren> feel , (PENNY-E3-P2,163.80)

I have a Beard , (PENNY-E3-P2,163.81)

Then the servant felt <paren> knowing well who it was </paren> who
presently kneeled down and cryed his Master mercy .
(PENNY-E3-P2,163.82)

Now thanks be to God <paren> qd. his Master </paren>
(PENNY-E3-P2,163.83)

I have as good a servant of thee as a man can have ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,163.84)

and I have as good a Wife as the World affords . (PENNY-E3-P2,163.85)

Afterwards the Master went to bed , & his servant also .
(PENNY-E3-P2,163.86)

When the old man came to bed to his wife ; she demanded of him how he
sped : (PENNY-E3-P2,163.87)

He answered and said , By my troth Wife , I have the trustiest servant
in the world , & as faithful a Wife ; (PENNY-E3-P2,163.88)

for my Servant came thither with a great staff (PENNY-E3-P2,163.89)

& did beat me right sore , thinking it had been you , wherefore I was
well pleased therewith . (PENNY-E3-P2,163.90)

But ever after the Servant was well beloved of his Master , but better
of his Mistris : (PENNY-E3-P2,163.91)

for his Master had no mistrust of him , though he had made him a
Cuckold . (PENNY-E3-P2,163.92)

so the poor man was cruelly beaten , and made Summers Bird nevertheless
... (PENNY-E3-P2,163.93)

<heading>

... Another . (PENNY-E3-P2,163.95)

</heading>

There was a Priest in the Country which had christened a Child ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,163.97)

and when he had christened it , he & the Clerk were biden to the
drinking that should be there , (PENNY-E3-P2,163.98)

and thither they went with other people , (PENNY-E3-P2,163.99)

and being there , the Priest drank (PENNY-E3-P2,163.100)

and made so merry , that he was quite foxed , and thought to go home
before he laid him down to sleep ; (PENNY-E3-P2,163.101)

but having gone a little way , he grew so <P_164> drowsie , that he
could go no further , but laid him down by a ditch-side so that his
feet did hang in the water , (PENNY-E3-P2,164.102)

& lying on his back , the Moon shined in his face :
(PENNY-E3-P2,164.103)

thus he lay till the rest of the company came from drinking , who as
they came home found the Priest lying as aforesaid ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,164.104)

and they thought to get him away , (PENNY-E3-P2,164.105)

but do-1 what they could he would no rise , (PENNY-E3-P2,164.106)

but said , Do no meddle with me , (PENNY-E3-P2,164.107)

for I lye very well , (PENNY-E3-P2,164.108)

and will not stir hence before the morning , (PENNY-E3-P2,164.109)

but I pray lay some more clothes on my feet , (PENNY-E3-P2,164.110)

and blow out the Candle , (PENNY-E3-P2,164.111)

and let me lye and take my rest . (PENNY-E3-P2,164.112)

<heading>

Another . (PENNY-E3-P2,164.114)

</heading>

There was once a Country-man , which came to London , where he had
never been before , (PENNY-E3-P2,164.116)

and as he went over London bridge , he saw certain Ships sailing ,
being the first time he had seen any (PENNY-E3-P2,164.117)

& perceiving the Sails made of cloath , he thought to assay if his
Plough would go so , (PENNY-E3-P2,164.118)

and when he came home , he caused his Wife to give him a large new
Sheet , (PENNY-E3-P2,164.119)

and went (PENNY-E3-P2,164.120)

and set it on the Plough like a Sail , thinking the Plough would go
with the Wind , (PENNY-E3-P2,164.121)

but it removed not . Which when he saw , he said what the Devil , have
I spoiled my sheet about nothing ? (PENNY-E3-P2,164.122)

so set his Horses to the Plough again ... (PENNY-E3-P2,164.123)

<P_165>

<heading>

<font> Humphry Frollicksome . </font> (PENNY-E3-P2,165.126)

... Sir Humphrys Journey up to London ; And his putting a Trick upon
his Brother ; And how he got himself reconciled again to his Father .
(PENNY-E3-P2,165.127)

</heading>

Sir Humphry having now raised his Fortune to so high a pitch in so
short a time , was inclined to let himself loose to his accustomed
Pleasures ; (PENNY-E3-P2,165.129)

and having heard much of the Fame of London , he had a longing desire
to see that place , (PENNY-E3-P2,165.130)

and to satisfie his Curiosity , he takes his Journey that way ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,165.131)

and having eased himself of the burthen of Necessity , he resolved to
travel like a Gentleman , and lay aside all his Politick Contrivances ,
till Poverty should oblige him to make use of them again :
(PENNY-E3-P2,165.132)

so up to the City of London he came , well mounted , and his Pockets
lined with the best of Coyn ; (PENNY-E3-P2,165.133)

his Journey was very prosperous and pleasant , not meeting with any
interruption in all his passage , in which he found a great deal of
satisfaction : (PENNY-E3-P2,165.134)

When he had reach'd London , that Famous City , in which his desire was
lodged , he was mightily pleased with the Noble Fabricks and the many
Grandeurs he had not before seen ; (PENNY-E3-P2,165.135)

and when he had taken up his Lodging and provided himself all things
necessary to his Settlement , he walks about , (PENNY-E3-P2,165.136)

and makes what enquiry he could after some that been formerly his
Acquaintance at Oxford , that they might introduce him into a farther
knowledge of the Town , to which he was a perfect stranger :
(PENNY-E3-P2,165.137)

He had not made this his business long , but Fortune so favoured him ,
that he met one by meer accident , who had been his intimate Friend and
Acquaintance , who were both mightily surprized , and extremely glad to
see each other ; (PENNY-E3-P2,165.138)

and after a kind salutation on both sides , they consented to carrouse
one hearty Bottle to their happy meeting , and to laugh at old passages
, in which they had been both concerned ; (PENNY-E3-P2,165.139)

and in their discourse Sir Humphrys Friend happened <P_165> to inform ,
that his Father and his Brother was in Town , and that he had seen them
not above two days ago ; (PENNY-E3-P2,165.140)

Sir Humphry replyed , he was very glad to hear it ;
(PENNY-E3-P2,165.141)

and being both intimate together , and sufficiently assured of one
anothers friendship , said , that he would lay hold of the first
opportunity he could , to make himself amends for the Injury his
Brother had done him , in being an Instrument in putting his Father and
him at variance ; (PENNY-E3-P2,165.142)

and enquired of his Friend where it was he lodg'd , who gave him an
account of every matter requisite for Sir Humphrys purpose ;
(PENNY-E3-P2,165.143)

and when they had laughed and chatted three or four hours , it began to
grow late , (PENNY-E3-P2,165.144)

and the Wine had almost turned their Noddles top-side turvey ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,165.145)

they thought it time to part , and to retire home to their respective
Habitations ; (PENNY-E3-P2,165.146)

so they pay'd their Reckoning , (PENNY-E3-P2,165.147)

and Sir Humphry desired his friend not to take notice to his Father of
his being in Town , who assured he would not ; (PENNY-E3-P2,165.148)

and when they had appointed where to meet the next time , they took a
kind leave of one another , (PENNY-E3-P2,165.149)

and so parted . (PENNY-E3-P2,165.150)

And as Sir Humphry <paren> in his Cups being a little more Frollicksome
than ordinary </paren> happened to ramble some way by a House that was
new building , where he heard something rustle in the dark Cellar ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,165.151)

and resolved to see what it was , steps in , (PENNY-E3-P2,165.152)

and asks , $Who $'s {TEXT:Who's} there ? (PENNY-E3-P2,165.153)

It happened to be a poor Beggar-wench , about Eighteen years of Age ,
who replyed , Nothing <paren> Sir </paren> but a poor Girl , who is
forc'd to lye here , for want of a better habitation .
(PENNY-E3-P2,165.154)

Sir Humphry steps in (PENNY-E3-P2,165.155)

and swore he would bear her company a little , before he went any
further , (PENNY-E3-P2,165.156)

and catched hold of the wench , (PENNY-E3-P2,165.157)

and fell a tumbling and touzing her , (PENNY-E3-P2,165.158)

and askt her how she could make shift to lye in so cold a dwelling ;
(PENNY-E3-P2,165.159)

she told him , she had made her a Bed of Shavings in the next Cellar ,
which was warmer ; (PENNY-E3-P2,165.160)

and Sir Humphry being desirous to see it , entreated the Wench to
conduct him into her Bed-Chamber , which according to his request she
did , (PENNY-E3-P2,165.161)

and down she and Sir Humphry lay together , who began to be very brisk
with her , (PENNY-E3-P2,165.162)

and she being loth to deny him the Civility of a Female Bed-fellow ,
but receiv'd his close embraces as a courteous obligation . When the
heat of Pastime began to be over , and Sir Humphry considering what he
had <P_167> done , resolved to contrive a way to lay this Action as a
Scandal upon his Brother . (PENNY-E3-P2,167.163)

By this time the Wench began to lay open her unfortunate Condition ,
and to desire some Charity from Sir Humphry , for her Relief , which
Request put him in mind of the Outlandish piece of money he had
privately taken from his Brother , who never knew which way he had lost
it , thinking That would be a good Instrument to make his Father really
believe his Brother to be guilty of the thing which he designed to put
upon him , which was the chief hopes of Sir Humphry , who told her , he
had spent that day what money he had brought out with him , and had
{TEXT:had_and} nothing left but an Outlandish piece of money ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,167.164)

and that he gave her , (PENNY-E3-P2,167.165)

and bid her come tomorrow to his Lodging , directing her to the place
where his Father and Brother lay , (PENNY-E3-P2,167.166)

and goes himself by his Brothers Name , (PENNY-E3-P2,167.167)

and bids her ask for him , (PENNY-E3-P2,167.168)

and bid her send up that piece of money , as a Token , by any of the
Servants , (PENNY-E3-P2,167.169)

and then he should know her business , (PENNY-E3-P2,167.170)

and would send her down half a Piece ; (PENNY-E3-P2,167.171)

the Wench was mighty thankful , (PENNY-E3-P2,167.172)

and said , she would be sure to come : (PENNY-E3-P2,167.173)

so Sir Humphry took his leave , (PENNY-E3-P2,167.174)

and left her where he found her , (PENNY-E3-P2,167.175)

and went home to Bed , hoping this design would work .
(PENNY-E3-P2,167.176)

The next day the Wench , according to his order , went to the place he
had directed her , expecting it to be Sir Humphrys Lodging , where she
knocks , and asks for Sir Humphry's Brother , expecting him to be the
same man she had before seen ; (PENNY-E3-P2,167.177)

the Father being in the Entry , wondring what such a draggle-tail'd
wench would have with his Son , goes to her , (PENNY-E3-P2,167.178)

and enquires her business ; (PENNY-E3-P2,167.179)

the wench gives him the Token , (PENNY-E3-P2,167.180)

and desires him to give the Gentleman that , (PENNY-E3-P2,167.181)

and he would presently know her business : (PENNY-E3-P2,167.182)

The Father knowing the piece of Coyn to be his Sons , that was given
him as a Token by his Grandmother , wondered the more how such a Wench
came by it ; (PENNY-E3-P2,167.183)

so he calls the Girl within the Doors , (PENNY-E3-P2,167.184)

and there began to be mighty inquisitive , (PENNY-E3-P2,167.185)

and examined her strictly how she came by that piece of money and what
was the business she came to his Son about , (PENNY-E3-P2,167.186)

and threatned the Girl with hard words into so many fears , that at
last she told him the whole <P_168> circumstance of the matter ; which
put the Old Man into such a lamentable fury , that he coughed himself
half dead with meer passion ; his Son being not within all this time to
vindicate himself before the wenches Face , who got away as soon as she
could , and was glad to escape the old Gentlemans Rage .
(PENNY-E3-P2,168.187)

In this Agony of vexation the Old Man continued , exclaiming against
his Son for a Reprobate-Rascal , who poor Gentleman , knew nothing of
the matter ; (PENNY-E3-P2,168.188)

at last home he came , where he no sooner entred , but the old man met
him with a lusty Cudgel , and fell to belabouring {COM:picture_omitted}
<P_169> him with all the Vigour that fumbling old Age could lay upon
him , crying out , Thou Villain , $I $'ll {TEXT:I'le} teach you to have
your draggle-tail'd Sluts come after you for Money ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,169.189)

and you must give them Tokens , with a Pox to you ;
(PENNY-E3-P2,169.190)

and $i $'ll {TEXT:i'le} give you a Token to remember me too before I
part with you . (PENNY-E3-P2,169.191)

The Son cryed out for mercy , denying all his Father accused him with ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,169.192)

but nothing could curb the Old mans passion ; (PENNY-E3-P2,169.193)

and when he thought he had bang'd him sufficiently , he turns him out
of doors , not giving him the liberty to speak one word for himself ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,169.194)

and vowed he would never see him no more . (PENNY-E3-P2,169.195)

The poor Gentleman thought the Devil was in his Father , to accuse him
with what he knew nothing of , and to beat him so unmercifully ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,169.196)

neither could he imagine what was the meaning of it .
(PENNY-E3-P2,169.197)

Sir Humphry hearing his design had took so effectually , resolved to
take this opportunity of submitting himself to his Father , which he
accordingly did , (PENNY-E3-P2,169.198)

and by the endeavour of some Friends , got him throughly reconciled to
him , (PENNY-E3-P2,169.199)

and was placed again in the same splendid Station he had formerly lived
in , leaving his Brother in the same condition that he himself was
freed from . (PENNY-E3-P2,169.200)

<P_200>

<heading>

<font>

The Life and Death of Sheffery ap Morgan . (PENNY-E3-P2,200.204)

</font>

CHAP. I. (PENNY-E3-P2,200.206)

Of Sheffery's Birth and Education . (PENNY-E3-P2,200.207)

</heading>

The Person we intend to insist upon in this following Discourse , is
one Sheffery Morgan , who was born near Denby , a place eminently known
in Wales , (PENNY-E3-P2,200.209)

His Father being a Man of no small account , kept two or three Hoggs ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,200.210)

and Brewed week for week the Year round , half a peck of Malt ;
(PENNY-E3-P2,200.211)

Her {COM:meaning_'his',_a_common_parody_of_welsh_speech} being a man so
well to pass in the world , resolved to bring up her son Sheffery
Scolar-like ; (PENNY-E3-P2,200.212)

and in order thereunto put him to the greatest school in those parts ,
where he improved his time so well , that in six or seven Years he was
able to Spell his own Name with a small matter of help .
(PENNY-E3-P2,200.213)

But not long after , her fond Father supposed her fit for the
University , (PENNY-E3-P2,200.214)

and disposed of her accordingly ; (PENNY-E3-P2,200.215)

but Jeffry grew negligent , unknown to her Father ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,200.216)

and minded more her Waggish Pastimes than her serious Studdy ;
(PENNY-E3-P2,200.217)

and her Father supposing her to be capable to manage a Parsons place ,
took a Fatherly care of her , (PENNY-E3-P2,200.218)

and went to the Bishop of that Diocess , making sute for a Benefice for
her , which was granted , provided that her should preach a Sermon of
Approbation . (PENNY-E3-P2,200.219)

Did Shon ap Morgan being joyful of this answer from the Bishop , writ
Post to her Son Sheffry , wishing her with all speed to come ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,200.220)

for her was likely to become a Welsh Parson , and have a Benifice of l.
per annum . (PENNY-E3-P2,200.221)

These good Tydings so tickled the Ear of our young Parson , that her
omitted no opportunity , (PENNY-E3-P2,200.222)

but took Horse (PENNY-E3-P2,200.223)

and rid full speed to her Fathers House in Wales , who told her all the
matter <P_201> in hand ; (PENNY-E3-P2,201.224)

but when her heard that her was to preach before her could have her
money , her knew not what to think on't . (PENNY-E3-P2,201.225)

The day appointed drawing nigh when Sheffery was to Preach , being
sensible of her inability , her knew not what course to take , or how
her should perform her Task imposed upon her ; (PENNY-E3-P2,201.226)

sometimes her thought to fly from the presence of the Bishop and her
Father both , (PENNY-E3-P2,201.227)

and then contradicted that thought with this Resolution , That if he
could not do as well as he should , that he would do as well as he
could . (PENNY-E3-P2,201.228)

So the day being come , Sheffery lay somewhat long a Bed ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,201.229)

and seemed to have small stomach to his new Concern ; which her Father
perceiving , stept up to give her a call , telling her the Saints Bell
had rung in : (PENNY-E3-P2,201.230)

O Father , said her , I am in a brown Study , (PENNY-E3-P2,201.231)

look Father upon the top of Mr. Quibus his House ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,201.232)

and behold a Cow-Curd that lyes there ; (PENNY-E3-P2,201.233)

and I have been studying how it might be ; whether the top of the House
came down to the Cow , or whether the Cow went up to the top of the
House ! (PENNY-E3-P2,201.234)

O fie Son , this is idle discourse , (PENNY-E3-P2,201.235)

come (PENNY-E3-P2,201.236)

make hast , (PENNY-E3-P2,201.237)

for it draws near ten a Clock , (PENNY-E3-P2,201.238)

the Bishop and the people begin to think you long .
(PENNY-E3-P2,201.239)

Well Father I have but a short Sermon to make , (PENNY-E3-P2,201.240)

but it is such a Tickler as has not been Preached at your Church ,
since you came to the Parish , (PENNY-E3-P2,201.241)

well Son , I shall leave that to your Judgment . (PENNY-E3-P2,201.242)

Sheffery no sooner enters the Church , but he steps into the Pulpit ;
(PENNY-E3-P2,201.243)

and begins as followeth . (PENNY-E3-P2,201.244)

Good people all , her knows there is something expected from her by way
of Discourse , (PENNY-E3-P2,201.245)

and seeing we are all met together , take this following matter as an
undeniable Truth . (PENNY-E3-P2,201.246)

There are some Things that I know and you know not ;
(PENNY-E3-P2,201.247)

and there are some Things that you know , and I know not ;
(PENNY-E3-P2,201.248)

and there are some Things that neither I nor you know .
(PENNY-E3-P2,201.249)

For thus , As I went over a stile I tore my Breeches ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,201.250)

that I know and you know not ; (PENNY-E3-P2,201.251)

but what you will give me towards the mending of them , that you know ,
and I know not , (PENNY-E3-P2,201.252)

but what the Knave the Taylor will have for mending them , that neither
you nor I know . (PENNY-E3-P2,201.253)

The Bishop hearing such a strange Welsh discourse <P_202> delivered as
a Sermon , fell into such a laughter , that he laughed himself into a
Looseness , that he was forced to carry his Arse under his Arm ever
after ; (PENNY-E3-P2,202.254)

and Old Shon ap Morgan fell into such a passion , that her solemnly
protested , her would Dis-inherit her Son Sheffery ...
(PENNY-E3-P2,202.255)

<heading>

CHAP. III . (PENNY-E3-P2,202.257)

How Sheffery being weary of London , and short of Money , took a
Journey toward the North ; and how he got the good Will of a Sow ,
which prov'd the first rise of Sheffery's Fortune .
(PENNY-E3-P2,202.258)

</heading>

Sheffery being forsaken of her Countrymen , & allmost mony-less ,
wandred to and fro feasting her Eyes , but starving her Belly ,
resolved to travel farther towards the North : (PENNY-E3-P2,202.260)

her had not gone above miles , but her was surprized by the dismal
night , (PENNY-E3-P2,202.261)

and being unacquainted with the way , lost her self ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,202.262)

and wandred up and down , till at last her hapned upon a small Cottage
, (PENNY-E3-P2,202.263)

and knocking at the door , her asked how far it might be to the next
Town ? (PENNY-E3-P2,202.264)

the old Man answered : he was far from any Town or House except his :
(PENNY-E3-P2,202.265)

them {COM:sic} Sheffery craved for Entertainment for that night ;
(PENNY-E3-P2,202.266)

but the old Man reply'd , he had no convenience , (PENNY-E3-P2,202.267)

but her pressed hard for Lodging ; (PENNY-E3-P2,202.268)

so the old Man said , I have no place for you , except you will lie
with our old Sow , (PENNY-E3-P2,202.269)

with all her heart , quoth Sheffery . (PENNY-E3-P2,202.270)

This being agreed , on they went to their Bed , and Sheffery to the
Hogg-Stye , which joyned to the House , near the old Man and Womans
Beds-head : (PENNY-E3-P2,202.271)

Sheffery having but a sorry Lodging and a turbulent Bed-fellow , took
no rest at all : (PENNY-E3-P2,202.272)

the old Man and Woman waking about midnight , fell in discourse ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,202.273)

quoth the old Woman , Husband , what if the young man should fall in
love with our Sow , and forthwith get her good will to be Married ?
(PENNY-E3-P2,202.274)

Who , quoth the old Man , should be against her Preferment , if they
like each other ? (PENNY-E3-P2,202.275)

Ah ! but Husband , <P_203> she hath been a good Old Servant to us ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,203.276)

and if ever she goes , I hope you will bestow something with her :
(PENNY-E3-P2,203.277)

Well , well , Wife , I $shall $n't {TEXT:shan't} be backward ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,203.278)

but ten or twenty pound I will bestow if the Man be deserving .
(PENNY-E3-P2,203.279)

Sheffery minding their Discourse , arose (PENNY-E3-P2,203.280)

and went into a Carrot field near by , (PENNY-E3-P2,203.281)

and pull'd some up , (PENNY-E3-P2,203.282)

and brought them to the Sow , giving her plentifully to eat ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,203.283)

then tyed the rest about his middle , underneath his Coat :
(PENNY-E3-P2,203.284)

& going into the house to return thanks for his nights Lodging , the
Sow having tasted the sweetness of the Carrots , rav'd as though she
would have torn down the stye , longing for more Carrots ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,203.285)

the old Woman hearing the Sow to rave , cry'd out to her Husband , What
is the matter with our Sow ? (PENNY-E3-P2,203.286)

Quoth Sheffery , her can tell best what is the matter ;
(PENNY-E3-P2,203.287)

for her and I have made a match to be Marry'd (PENNY-E3-P2,203.288)

and now she finding me to be gone without her , causeth her to rave in
this sort ? (PENNY-E3-P2,203.289)

The old Woman runs with speed to her Husband , (PENNY-E3-P2,203.290)

and said , Cuts hobby Husband , I told you our Sow is in love with the
Young Man . (PENNY-E3-P2,203.291)

Ah ! but quoth her , that must be farther try'd , (PENNY-E3-P2,203.292)

$i $'ll {TEXT:i'le} see first whether she will follow him sooner than
another ; (PENNY-E3-P2,203.293)

and letting her out , she ran directly at him , and taking hold on him
, as if she loved him above others ; (PENNY-E3-P2,203.294)

the Old Man seeing this , was much satisfied , (PENNY-E3-P2,203.295)

and call'd Sheffery in , (PENNY-E3-P2,203.296)

and laid him down pound , wishing them much joy together :
(PENNY-E3-P2,203.297)

This being done , Sheffery took her leave of the old people
(PENNY-E3-P2,203.298)

and went her way , (PENNY-E3-P2,203.299)

by the smell of the Carrots the Sow followed him , which the Old Woman
spying , she cry'd out , Come hither Mistris Bride ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,203.300)

pray stay (PENNY-E3-P2,203.301)

and take my best hat with you , which she did , (PENNY-E3-P2,203.302)

and look'd like Mother Shipton with her long nose ...
(PENNY-E3-P2,203.303)

<P_209>

<heading>

<font>

Black Tom . (PENNY-E3-P2,209.307)

</font>

1686 (PENNY-E3-P2,209.309)

... CHAP. II . (PENNY-E3-P2,209.310)

How this Young Tom came to be known , and how he went by the Name of
Black Tom ; and what befell . (PENNY-E3-P2,209.311)

</heading>

When Tom was grown to be a Man , as lusty and as strong a Thief as his
Father , he told his Father he would now set up for himself ;
(PENNY-E3-P2,209.313)

and when they were both agreed , Tom took his leave in the Evening ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,209.314)

and went for Wapping , where he goes to a House standing nigh to the
Thames : (PENNY-E3-P2,209.315)

There he enter'd , (PENNY-E3-P2,209.316)

and call'd for a Pot of Ale ; (PENNY-E3-P2,209.317)

and as he sat drinking his Ale , in the next room were sitting very
merrily over a Bowl of Punch , a Company of jovial Drunken Sea-men ,
which Tom observed to make a noise , (PENNY-E3-P2,209.318)

he also falls to singing as well as they . (PENNY-E3-P2,209.319)

The Sea-men observing him to be so merry a Fellow , call'd him in
amongst them ; (PENNY-E3-P2,209.320)

and after he had saluted the Company , and drank a dish of Punch or two
, they ask'd him to sing them a merry Song to pass the time away :
(PENNY-E3-P2,209.321)

But he cryed no , (PENNY-E3-P2,209.322)

$let $'s {TEXT:let's} rather drink while we are by land ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,209.323)

for you are always hard employ'd upon the Sea ; which Proposal pleas'd
the Sea-men so well , that they oblieg'd themselves to follow Tom's
example ; who thereupon began so many Healths one after another , that
the Sea-men not being so fresh as he , by degrees fell fast asleep .
(PENNY-E3-P2,209.324)

Now Tom minding his opportunity , insensibly creeps to their Pockets ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,209.325)

and takes away all the Money they had , (PENNY-E3-P2,209.326)

and when he had discharg'd the Reckoning , took his leave of his
Hostess (PENNY-E3-P2,209.327)

and went off : (PENNY-E3-P2,209.328)

but the Sea-men waking , and missing their Money , began to curse and
swear at the Black Dog most bitterly ; (PENNY-E3-P2,209.329)

and one of them remembering that his name was Tom , resolved to put him
in the Gazette by the name of Black Tom , (PENNY-E3-P2,209.330)

but they being almost Drunk , when he came first amongst them , that
they could not remember what sort of <P_210> Cloaths he wore , or
whether his Visage was round or long , or his Body by stature tall or
short . So that one of them coming one day by Charing-Cross , saw a
Black behind a Gentlemans Coach , cryed out very eagerly to the
Coach-man to stop his Horses : (PENNY-E3-P2,210.331)

and then eagerly running to the Foot-man behind the Coach , lay'd hold
on him , (PENNY-E3-P2,210.332)

and causing a Constable to be call'd , had the poor Man before a
Justice , (PENNY-E3-P2,210.333)

and swore against him , That he was the very Man that Rob'd him at such
a time , and such a place ; (PENNY-E3-P2,210.334)

But the Youth making it appear that he was not there , but was employed
on some business for his Lady , was clear'd , and the Man look'd upon
as Mad . (PENNY-E3-P2,210.335)

<heading>

CHAP. III . (PENNY-E3-P2,210.337)

How Black Tom committed a Robbery at St. Katherines , and how he came
off . (PENNY-E3-P2,210.338)

</heading>

After Tom and the Sea-men had parted , Tom takes a Boat ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,210.340)

and Rows to St. Katherines , where he lay three days before he heard of
any thing fit for his purpose : (PENNY-E3-P2,210.341)

At last entring into Discourse with his Landlady , Lord , Landlady ,
<paren> says he </paren> I admire some People that are Rich , and but
few in Family , are not afraid to stay out of their Houses , especially
by Night , (PENNY-E3-P2,210.342)

so many loitering idle Fellows as lie here about !
(PENNY-E3-P2,210.343)

Indeed Sir , says she </paren> {COM:no_matching_open_paren} I wonder as
much as you do ; (PENNY-E3-P2,210.344)

but above all People in St. Katherines , I admire at my next Neighbour
, that hath always good store of Plate , and Coin of Gold and Silver
always by her , that she dares lye alone , or with none but a poor
simple Girl , that is her Servant ; especially having such a weak Old
House , (PENNY-E3-P2,210.345)

and by my truly , sometimes they both go out ; (PENNY-E3-P2,210.346)

and one perhaps has got the Key of the Door , (PENNY-E3-P2,210.347)

and the other coming home , wanting the Key , will lift the Door off
the Hinges : Which hath been done so often , that it comes off now
without any noise . (PENNY-E3-P2,210.348)

Indeed Landlady , <paren> says Tom </paren> $'t $is {TEXT:'tis} a great
Miracle to me , that they escape so well . (PENNY-E3-P2,210.349)

<P_211>

Now Tom being very glad of this News , after a small meditation what to
do , tells his Landlady , That he was invited out , and should be
pretty late before he could come in that Night , (PENNY-E3-P2,211.351)

and therefore desires her not to sit up late for him ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,211.352)

and so departed till toward Night , which time he imployed in viewing
the House , to see how or where he might break in most easily .
(PENNY-E3-P2,211.353)

At last considering that his Landladys way was the best , he would stay
till Night , and venture at the Door , (PENNY-E3-P2,211.354)

therefore he goes to an Ale-house hard by , to spend his time .
(PENNY-E3-P2,211.355)

But not long after the Watch had passed by , crying the time of the
Night , out goes Tom ; who coming to the Door , and gently renches it
off the Hinges , goes up the Stairs , and finding every body fast
{COM:asleep} , opens a Coffer , in which was a Till or Drawer , from
whence Tom takes an Hundred pounds , besides Jewels and Rings ;
(PENNY-E3-P2,211.356)

so being very well contented with his prize , was preparing to go off ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,211.357)

but the Watch was passing by , whose custome is to knock at the Doors ,
and if they be open , to call upon the People to shut them ;
(PENNY-E3-P2,211.358)

but Tom was got withoutside the Door endeavouring to fasten it again .
(PENNY-E3-P2,211.359)

Now the Watch-men finding the Door off the Hinges , began to think that
Mr. Thomas had committed a fault , (PENNY-E3-P2,211.360)

and therefore took him into examination . (PENNY-E3-P2,211.361)

Now Tom told them that it was his own House , and he had some occasion
to go out , and could not find his Key until he had lifted the Door off
the Hinges ; (PENNY-E3-P2,211.362)

and if they would not believe it was his House , they might come in ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,211.363)

and he would make them drink for their pains . (PENNY-E3-P2,211.364)

Now as $'t $is {TEXT:'tis} not the custome of Watch-men to deny drink
at any time , they entered into the House : (PENNY-E3-P2,211.365)

Now Tom taking down a Mug from the Shelf , and going to the Door ,
praying them not to make any noise , under pretension of going to fetch
drink , ran quite away . (PENNY-E3-P2,211.366)

Now the Constable having a Drunken Man that was scarce able to go with
him , commanded one of the Watch-men to stay there with him , until Mr.
Black Thomas should come in , (PENNY-E3-P2,211.367)

and because the poor Man look'd like a Gentleman , should beg Mr. Black
Thomas to lend him a Bed , (PENNY-E3-P2,211.368)

so the Constable and part of the Watch departed . (PENNY-E3-P2,211.369)

Now Mr. Black Thomas not returning , the Gentleman that was o'recome
with drink fell fast asleep , (PENNY-E3-P2,211.370)

and <P_212> likewise the Watch-man being in the dark , and no body left
to talk to , fell fast asleep also ; (PENNY-E3-P2,212.371)

and slept soundly until the Morning , that the woman of the House
finding her Coffer open , and her Money gone , came happily down , and
caused them to be seized , as Men guilty of Burglary and Robbery ,
(PENNY-E3-P2,212.372)

and had them before the Justice , (PENNY-E3-P2,212.373)

and he had committed them , had not the Constable and Watch come and
cleared them . (PENNY-E3-P2,212.374)

Thus Black Tom came off . (PENNY-E3-P2,212.375)

