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DOL. You _blue-bottle_ rogue.

This allusion to the dress of the beadle is further confirmed by the

_two beadles in blew gownes_ who are introduced in the fourth act

of the old play of _Promos and Cassandra_, which at the same time

furnishes additional illustration of Mr. Steevens's remark on the

strumpet's dress, as Polina is there exhibited doing penance in a _blue

habit_.

Illustrations of Shakspeare, and of Ancient Manners: with Dissertations on the Clowns and Fools of Shakspeare; on a Collection of Popular Tales Entitled Gesta Romanorum; and on the English Morris dance. · 第 4 / 9 章