June 19, 1594. Tho. Creede.] An enterlude entitled the Tragedie of Richard the Third, wherein is shown the Death of Edward the Fourthe, with the Smotheringe of the twoo Princes in the Tower, with the lamentable End of Shore's Wife, and the Contention of the two Houses of Lancaster and York.6

July 20, 1594.

30g b.

Tho. Creede.] The lamentable Tragedie of Locrine, the eldest Son of K. Brutus, discoursinge the Warres of the Britains, &c.

310. b.

Vol. C.

Before the beginning of this volume are placed two leaves containing irregular entries, prohibitions, notes, &c. Among these

are the following.

Aug. 4th.

As You like it, a book.
Henry the Fift, a book."
Comedy of Much Ado about
Nothing.

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The dates scattered over these pages are from 1595 to 1615.

Edw. White.] A new ballad of Romeo and

Juliett."

Aug. 15, 1597.

Rich. Jones.] Two ballads, being the first

and fecond parts of the Widowe
of Watling-ftreet.*

Aug. 29, 1597.

Andrew Wife.] The tragedye of Richard.

the Seconde.

Oct. 20, 1597.

Andrew Wife.] The tragedie of King Ri

chard the Third, with the Deathe

of the Duke of Clarence.

Feb. 25, 1597.

Andrew Wife.] A booke entitled the Hif

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12 b.

22 b.

23

25

8 This is afcribed to Shakspeare by the compilers of ancient catalogues. STEEVENS.

9

Query, if Shakspeare's play, the first edition of which appeared in 1597. STEEVENS.

2

Perhaps the fongs on which the play with the fame title was founded. It may, however, be the play itself. It was not uncommon to divide one dramatick piece, though defigned for a fingle exhibition, into two parts. See the King John before that of Shakspeare. STEEVENS.

torie of Henry the Fourth, with his Battle at Shrewsbury againft Henry Hottspurre of the North, with the conceipted Mirth of Sir John Falstoff.

July 22, 1598. James Roberts.) A booke of the Merchaunt of Venyse, otherwise called the Jewe of Venyse. Provided that it be not prynted by the said James Roberts or any other whatsoever, without leave first had from the ryght honourable the Lord Cham

berlen.

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Aug. 4, 1600.
Tho. Pavyer.] First Part of the History of
the Life of Sir John Oldcastle
Lord Cobham.

Item, The Second Part of the
History of Sir John Oldcastle Lord
Cobham, with his Martyrdom.

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Aug. 14, 1600.

Tho. Pavyer.] The History of Henry the

Fifth, with the Battel of Agin-
court, &c.

Aug. 23, 1600.

And. Wife, and Wm. Aspley.] Much Ado

about Nothing.

Second Part of the History of
King Henry the Fourth, with the
Humours of Sir John Falstaff,
written by Mr. SHAKESPERE.

31

39 b.

63

63

63 b.

Oct. 8, 1600.

Tho Fisher.] A booke called a Midfomer

Nyghte Dreame.

Οθ. 28, 1600.

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Tho. Heyes.] A booke called the Book of

the Merchaunt of Venyce.

Jan. 18, 1601.

John Busby.] An excellent and pleasaunt

conceited comedie of Sir John

Faulstoff and the Merry Wyves of
Windfore.

65 b.

66

78

Arth. Johnfon.) The preceding entered as

affigned to him from John Busby. ibid.

April 19, 1602.

Tho. Pavyer.] A booke called Titus Andro

nicus.

July 26, 1602.

James Roberts.) A booke called the Revenge of Hamlett prince of Denmarke, as it was lately acted by the Lord Chamberlain his fer

vants.

Aug. 11, 1602.

Wm. Cotton.] A booke called the Lyfe and Death of the Lord Cromwell, as yt was lately acted by the Lord Chamberleyne his fervantes.

Feb. 7, 1602.

Mr. Roberts.) The booke of Troilus and
Creffida, as it is acted by my Lo.
Chamberlen's men.

80 b.

84 b.

85 b.

g1 b. June 25, 1603.

Matt. Law.] Richard 3.
Richard 2.

Henry 4. 1 ft. Part.

Feb. 12, 1604.

all kings.

Nath. Butter.] That he get good allowance
for the Enterlude of Henry 8,
before he begin to print it; and
then procure the warden's hand to
it for the entrance of yt, he is to
have the fame for his copy.
May 8, 1605.

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Simon Stafford.] A booke called the tragicall Hiftorie of King Leir and his three Daughters, as it was lately

98

120

acted.

123

John Wright.] By affignment from Simon Stafford and confent of Mr. Leake, the tragical History of King Lear, &c. provided that Simon Stafford shall have the printing of this

book.4

ibid.

July 3, 1605.

Tho. Pavyer.] A ballad of a lamentable
Murder done in Yorkshire, by a
Gent. upon two of his owne Chil-
dren, fore wounding his Wife and

Nurse, &c.

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3 This was a play entitled, When you fee me you know me, or the famous chronicle Historie of King Henrie the Eight, &c. by Samuel Rowley. Printed for N. Butter, 1605. MALONE. * This is the King Lear before that of Shakspeare.

Query, if the play. STEEVENS.

STEEVENS.

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