A NIGHTCAP STRATAGEM (7th S. vi. 48).-The following historic story, which is doubtless that sought in PROF. BUTLER'S inquiry, I take from 'A Thousand Notable Things,' published by J. Gleave, Manchester (1822); whence derived the author does not impart :— think, in 'N. & Q.' I will not pillory the bookseller who was thus illtreated by his printer. He was made to advertise for sale "Marryat (Capt.), Pirate and Three Butlers, beautifully illustrated," &c. The association of the two great predatory classes, by sea and by land, seemed to me, as the æsthetics would say, "distinctly humorous." JULIAN MARSHALL. PENDULUM CLOCKS (7th S. vi. 286, 389).— made for George Mylne [master mason at] Holyrood Remember, man, that die thou must, "Henry, Earl of Holsatia, surnamed Iron because of his strength, having got into favour with Edward III., King of England, by reason of his valour, was envied by the courtiers, whereupon they one day, in the absence of the king, counselled the queen, that forasmuch as the earl was preferred before all the English nobility, she would make trial whether he was so noble born as he gave out, by causing a lion to be let loose upon him, saying, That the lion would not so much as touch Henry if he was noble indeed.' They got leave of the queen to make trial upon the earl. He was used to rise before day, and to walk in the outward court of the castle to take the fresh air of the morning. The lion was let loose in the night, and the earl, having a nightgown cast over his shirt, with his girdle and sword, coming down stairs into the court, met there with the lion bristling his hair and roaring. He, nothing astonished, said with a stout voice, 'Stand, stand, you dog.' At these words the lion crouched at his feet. To the great amazement of the courtiers, who looked out of their holes to behold the issue of this business, the earl laid hold of the lion, and shut him up within his den; he likewise left his nightcap upon the lion's back, and so came forth, without so-My copy, which I have always regarded as bemuch as looking behind him. Now,' said the earl, calling to them that looked out of the windows, let him amongst you all that standeth most upon his pedigree go and fetch my night-cap': but they, being ashamed, withdrew themselves." Bishopwearmouth. R. E. N. CURIOSITIES OF CATALOGUING (7th S. v. 505; vi. 54).—“ Junior's (D.) Anatomy of Melancholy, what it is," &c., hardly needs explanation. "Bart (S.), Anaesthesia, Hospitalism, Hermaphroditism, and a proposal to stamp out small-pox and other contagious diseases, embellished with wood engravings, thick 8vo., cloth, 2s., pub. 14s., 1871"; and "Bart (J.), Selected Obstetrical and Gynecological Works, containing the substance of his lectures on Midwifery, thick 8vo., cloth gilt, 6s. 6d., 1871." Both by Sir James Y. Simpson, Bart. John Sanderson, Wigton, fecit 1512. This is the oldest pendulum clock we have seen, except one in the possession of Mr. Sharp, watchmaker, Dumfries, dated 1507, which is considerably prior to the date of Galileo's first application of the pendulum to mechanism."-Mackie's 'Prisons, &c., of Mary, Queen of Sir R. Phillips says, "The first pendulum clock was made 1641 for St. Paul's, Covent Garden." R. W. HACKWOOD. Scots.' SWIFT'S 'POLITE CONVERSATION' (7th S. vi. 403). longing to the first edition, bears date 1738, being 'BOMBASTES FURIOSO' (7th S. vi. 379).—In your CHAUCER'S 'BALADE OF GENTILNESSE' (7th S. vi. 326, 454). That there were two Scogans is a fact which I never doubted; and on looking further into the matter, I now think it equally certain that the author of the ballad sent to the young princes was named Henry, and that Caxton made a mistake (thinking, probably, at the time of his own contemporary) in calling him John. Having thus answered my own query, I cannot but express my surprise at A. H. failing to see the connexion with the 'Balade of Gentilnesse,' which shows for otherwise, or if he had ever read Scogan's that he cannot have read my note very carefully, ballad at all, he must have seen that the connexion is very close, and it is just this connexion which makes Scogan's ballad so specially interesting to Chaucer students. F. N. P.S.-Since writing the above, I have found that a John Scogan, who died in 1391, was succeeded in the lordship of the manor of Hanyles (? Haviles), in East Rainham, co. Norfolk, by his brother Henry, who appears a few years later, viz., 9 Hen. IV., as owner of this and other property in the same parish. This Henry was doubtless our poet, and at his death (11 Hen. IV.) the estate passed to his son Robert. THE 'BRUSSELS GAZETTE' (7th S. v. 127, 374; vi. 31, 134).-It would appear that the lines quoted from a letter of Charles Lamb's in 'Eliana,' at the first reference, had originally nothing whatever to do with Napoleon. I find that they were part of a song which is still well known and popular, namely, 'Hearts of Oak.' This was published, together with the music, in the Universal Magazine for March, 1760, pp. 152-3, and is there entitled "A New Song, sung by Mr. Champness in "Harlequin's Invasion."" As it has been much altered, the original version may, perhaps, be deemed worthy of record in the pages of N. & Q.' It runs as follows: Come cheer up, my lads, 'tis to glory we steer, Heart of oak are our ships, heart of oak are our men, They swear they 'll invade us, these terrible foes; We'll still make 'em run, and we 'll still make 'em sweat, The song was written under the inspiration of "the year (1759) of Pitt's greatest triumphs, the year of Minden, and Quiberon, and Quebec. J. F. MANSERGH. Liverpool. " in 1734, "at his house in Cork Street, Burlington Gardens." EDWARD H. Marshall, M.A. Hastings. Miscellaneous. NOTES ON BOOKS, &a. Alumni Oxonienses: the Members of the University of Oxford, 1715 to 1886. Being the Matriculation Register of the University. Alphabetically Arranged, Revised, and Annotated by Joseph Foster. Vols. II., III., and IV,, completing the work. (Parker & Co.) WITH expedition which seems "phenomenal," and for which his subscribers owe him their gratitude, Mr. Foster has completed his heroic task of printing the Alumni Oxonienses, a record of the members of the birthplace, year of birth, and degrees. The appearance University of Oxford, 1715-1886, with their parentage, of the first volume was chronicled in N. & Q.' (7th S. iv. 378). Its completion shows how worthily Mr. Foster wears the mantle of Col. Chester, and establishes him in a foremost place among genealogists. Work such as Mr. Foster has crowded into the last half a dozen years is, indeed, in its line, unprecedented. Far beyond the genealogist extend the obligations conferred. Thanks to the information Mr. Foster is the first to supply, facts and dates of the utmost importance to biographical and historical research are now accessible. No sign of haste is there in the work he pours forth with industry so unfailing. So far as our researches extend-and his various works have been frequently tested-his compilations are as remarkable in accuracy as they are monumental in research. Of this matriculation register of Oxford University the mere title conveys an idea of the extent of labour involved. To give any insight into the contents which the simple mention of the book does not convey is not, of course, to be hoped. Under names from Matthew Arnold to Samuel Wilberforce the reader may satisfy himself of the plan and the execution of the work, which occupies between sixteen and seventeen hundred pages, closely printed in double columns. The book thus defying analysis, we will give it warmly such help as lays in our power. Mr. Foster's list of sup porters is largely-we may say principally-composed of subscribers or contributors to our own columns. It includes thirteen Oxford and five Cambridge colleges, the principal libraries in England and America, and other public institutions. Large as seems the list, however, the result so far is a deficit of 2,000, which will necessitate an augmented subscription for the four volumes of the earlier series, 1500-1714, the MS. for which is in an advanced state. Mr. Foster naturally shrinks from committing himself to publication unless individuals it is, of course, frequently a question of his subscription list is greatly increased. With private means, or other similar cause, and it is no mission of ours to chide those whose names do not appear. It is, however, fair to point out that in Mr. Foster's list does Gray's Inn Library alone among the libraries of the not appear a single club, English or American; that Inns of Court figures in the list; that while the Royal Library at the Hague and thirteen American libraries secure the book, royal, parliamentary, and municipal patronage is refused to it in England; and that Sydney Public Library is the only institution in any English colony to support the undertaking. It is, indeed, remarkable that no name of nobleman, with the exception of two bishops, or member of Parliament is in the list. Of Mr. Foster's labours we can only say that they are of national importance, and that what reward or recompense a public or private recognition can afford is his right. His publishers are Messrs. Parker & Co., of Kensington, Picturesque and Historical. By W. J. Loftie, Ir local histories are henceforth to resemble that now · in the seventeenth century, in consequence of renewed · AN able number of the Fortnightly opens with a paper Mr. Loftie's avowed aim has been to trace the history 'The Old Cloak,' by Maxime du Camp, is very touching. Haweis writes in the Gentleman's on the Late John SOMEWHAT behind time appears the concluding num- MESSRS, CASSELL & Co.'s publications lead off with Old the mother country. Melbourne has also a suburb named PART LXII. of Mr. Hamilton's Parodies gives travesties No. XVIII. of the Bookbinder (Clowes & Sons) is freely Woman's World has a well-illustrated paper on' Fans,' THE ROV. W. S. Lach-Szyrma has reprinted his sermon MR. G. BIRKBECK HILL writes from 3, The Crescent, Notices to Correspondents. We must call special attention to the following notices: WE cannot undertake to answer queries privately. To secure insertion of communications correspondents GEO. KER HODSON.-" Jun., Esq.," is the customary CORRIGENDUM.-7th S. vi. 508, col. 1, 1. 14 from bottom, NOTICE. Editorial Communications should be addressed to "The We beg leave to state that we decline to return com- LONDON, SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 1889. CONTENTS.-N° 159. probable that the chronicler would take precedence of the king, or that his name would be allowed a place in the rich foliation when those of kings, NOTES:-" Tanias el Rey," 21-Dictionary of National heroes, and architects were not so highly honoured. Biography,' 22-Christendom of Clothes, 23-Sir John Haw- A man who had deserved such esteem of his king kins-Shoemaker's Announcement-Whistling-Kittering, 24-Trowses-Bent-"The one" and "the other"-Veins would most probably still exist in the memory of in the Nose-Bezonian-Anonymous Aid-Charles II., 25-present generations. His name and his chronicles Boulevards for London-Snob-Story concerning Cromwell could not have so completely disappeared from the -Relics of Charles I.-Chalet, 26. pages of contemporary writers had he, in that grand era of heroic navigators, outshone all by his writings. QUERIES:-'The Court Secret'-' Tales of the Spanish Main ’ Tanias is a myth. Is it likely that the names of Vasco da Gama and Nuno Cabral, who had opened the eastern and western gates of the New World to commerce, should have been relegated to comREPLIES:-Tooth-brushes, 29-Big Books Big Bores-Names parative obscurity, and that this Tanias, of whom we in De Banco Roll, 30-Pounds-Lord Bateman-Hampton know absolutely nothing, should have been imPoyle, 31-Radical Reform-Defender of the Faith-Pro-mortalized by having his name inscribed amid the gramme, 32-Birmingham Magazine-Waik: Wene: Maik elaborate foliation springing from the sides of a -Crombie-Yorkshire Expressions - - Belgian Beer-Confessor of the Household, 33-Historiated-Walpole Collec- sacred edifice, the last resting-place of some kings tion-Waterloo Ball-Monkey Island-Once a Week,' 34 of glorious memory? Graham of Gartmore-Saloop-Harper-Marginalia of Coleridge-Parkin, 35-Flint Flakes-Dictionary Desiderata, 36 Harvest Horn- Liquid Gas-Thursk-ChampflowerTweenie-Grâce me guide"-Musical Taste in Birds, 37Initials after Names-Printer's Chapel-Authors Wanted, 38. "TANIAS EL REY." Many of the other derivations are equally absurd, and that given by John Latouche (Oswald Crawfurd) in his 'Travels in Portugal' is not worthy of much consideration. But Mr. Crawfurd is so happy in most of his other suggestions that I may be allowed to repeat what he says on this subject: "Tanias el Rey is, I have no doubt, only an anagram of Arte e Linyas. The puzzle is a good one, though not quite fair, for the El rey is very misleading, and the use of the Latinized Portuguese of the period has clearly thrown the antiquaries off the scent." How the author of 'Travels in Portugal' arrived So many descriptions of the monastery of Batalha at such a conclusion is as great a puzzle to me as have been published at various times that it would the inscription is to him. Under the roof of the be impossible to add to our knowledge of this monastery of Batalha were buried, as I have already wonderful pile, which has found so many admirers said, many of the kings, queens, princes, and among the savants of all countries. Of all the grandees of Portugal, and the building itself was descriptions, however, the most beautiful is that of erected to commemorate the great victory won at Fr. Luiz de Souza in his 'Historia de S. Domingos,' Aljubarrota, which secured the independence of and the most correct that published in the Ecclesio- Portugal. The original church was finished before logist for August, 1854. That the Portuguese place 1416, but the Capella Imperfeita was commenced too great a value on the building, from an archi- at the close of the fifteenth century, shortly after tectural point of view, it is needless to say. No the accession of King D. Manoel the Fortunate, fewer than five architects seem to have been en-just when the discoveries of Vasco da Gama and gaged on this sacred edifice, composed of "spires, Nuno Cabral were astonishing the world and pinnacles, pierced battlements, and flying but- filling the coffers of the Portuguese monarch. tresses"; but to the last, Matheus Fernandez, who died in 1515, belongs the glory of having built the "Capella Imperfeita," or Unfinished Chapel, whose western arch surpasses in richness everything else in the building. On the western side of this arch are repeated with great frequency the words "Tanias el Rey," among knots, flowers, and foliage, and the meaning of these words has given rise to great disputation at various times. By the majority of the Portuguese the words are supposed to commemorate the name of King D. Manoel's chronicler, but a careful search into contemporary history reveals no such name as Tanias. Then, again, it is very im D. Manoel, it is well known, expended large sums in the erection of splendid edifices, and it can easily be conceived that a monarch whose ruling passion was to raise majestic piles should have built a chapel like the Capella Imperfeita, in which eventually he might be placed to rest. This would only be following out what other kings and many private persons had done before and have done since. That he was not buried there, but at Belem, means nothing more than that it was decided to bury him at Belem in the magnificent monastery which he had caused to be erected. Having accepted this theory, which to me seems reasonable, |