(Vol. viii., p. 242.)
In an old collection of tavern signs of the last century, among many others
I find the following. On the sign of the "Arrow," at Knockholt, in Kent,--
"Charles Collins liveth here,
Sells rum, brandy, gin, and beer;
I made this board a little wider,
To let you know I sell good cyder."
On the sign of the "Shoulder of Mutton and Cat," at Hackney, in
Middlesex,--
"Pray Puss don't tear,
For the mutton is so dear;
Pray Puss don't claw,
For the mutton yet is raw."