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The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 13, No. 357, February 21, 1829

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4

Hardynge's "Chronicle," p, 211, edit. 1812.

5

"Now is Mortimer lord of the city."—Vide Shakspeare.

6

In the reign of Mary, hailstones, which measured fifteen inches in circumference, fell upon and destroyed two small towns near Nottingham.—Cooper's Hist. England.

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"The Neck, a water-spirit, answering, in Sweden, &c. to the Scottish kelpie, as to its place of abode; but we believe its character is not so mischievous. The northern idea, that all fairies, demons, &c. who resided in this world, were spirits out of the pale of salvation, is very ancient. Mr. Keightley assures us, that the legend of which these stanzas attempt a versification, is extremely popular in Sweden."—Vide "Fairy Mythology."

8

See MIRROR, vol. xii. page 34.

9

The official values of these imports are £703,009 and £1,464,994.

10

Abonnements—subscriptions.

11

Bateau an vapeur—a steam-boat.

12

Rentes—public funds.

13

Là là, signifies passable, indifferent.

14

The cabriolet is the front part of the old French diligence, with a hood and apron, holding three persons, including the guard, or "conducteur."

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