On the sign of the "Gate," at Blean Hill, in Kent,--

"Stop, brave boys, and _squench_ your thirst,

If you won't drink, the horses must."

On the sign of the "Ship in Distress," in Middle Street, Brighton,

Sussex,--

"With sorrows I am compass'd round;

Pray lend a hand, my ship's aground."

On the sign of the "Waggon and Horses," in Black Lion Street,

Brighthelmstone,--

"Long have I travers'd both far and near,

On purpose to find out good beer,

And at last I found it here."

Notes and Queries, Number 215, December 10, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. · 第 52 / 123 题