1592. R. Greene, Theeves Falling Out [Harl. Misc., viii. 392]. Look
into the spittle and hospitalls, there you shall see men diseased
of the French marbles, giving instruction to others.
1592. Greene, Quip for Upstart Courtier [Harl. Misc., vi. 406].
Neither do I frequent whore-houses to catch the marbles, and so
grow your patient.