drawing them towards and holding them on, in that by-way which tendeth downewards vnto that lake, out of the which there is no redemption. [circa 1620.] 4to.

I only know this tract from the title-page of a copy preserved in Bibl. Chetham (Halliwell's Donation, No. 727).

ROBERT THE DEVIL.-(a) Here begyneth the lyfe of the moste myscheuoust Robert the deuyll, whiche was afterwarde called the seruant of god. [Col.] Thus endeth the lyfe of Robert the deuyll, That was the seruaunt of our lorde, And of his condycyons that was full enyll, Enprynted at London by Wynkyn de Worde. Here endeth the lyfe of the moost feerfullest and vnmercyfullest and myscheuous Robert ye deuyll, whiche was afterwarde called the seruant of our lorde Jhesu cryste. Enprynted in fletestrete in the sygne of the sonne, by Wynkyn De Worde. 4to, black letter, 28 leaves. With W. de Worde's device of the Sun, &c. Br. Museum.

The copy was presented to Garrick by Mr. Astle. It is not in very good state, but no other of the impression is known.

(b) Here beginneth the Lyf of the moste myscheuoust Robert the Deuyll whiche was afterward called ye seruant of God. [Col]. Thus endeth the lyfe of robert the deuyll. That was the seruannt of our lorde, And of his condycyons that was full euyll. Enprynted in London by Wynkyn the Worde. Here endeth the lyfe of the moost ferefullest and vnmercyfullest, and myscheuous Roberte the deuyll whiche was afterwarde called the seruannte of our Lorde Jhesu cryste. Enprynted in Fletestrete in the sygne of the sonne by Wynkyn de worde. n.d. 4to. 31 leaves. On the verso of the last leaf is a print of the Virgin, holding in her arms the Infant Jesus, beneath which occurs the printer's device (N 2 of Dibdin's list). With nine woodcuts. P. L. Camb. (no title page).

(c) Here begynneth the Lyfe of Roberte the Deuyll [Col.] Here endeth the lyfe of Robert the Deuyll. In verse.

A fragment of this romance, printed with the types of Wynken de Worde or Pynson, is in the Bodleian Library.

It was reprinted from a MS. probably copied from the printed ed. in 1798, Svo, and is included in Remains of the Early Pop. Poetry of England. This metrical version follows in general the prose narrative, but exhibits occasional amplifications.

+ ROBERT (King, of Sicily).-1. A ballett intituled a proper new dytty of Kynge Roberte of Sevell [Secell]. Licensed to W. Griffith in 1569-70.

2. Kynge Roberde of Cysille, a poem.

Of this there are several MSS. but no early printed edition, to my knowledge. It is inserted from a collation of two MSS. in Remains of the Early Popular Poetry of England, i. It is in some of its portions closely similar to the metrical Robert the Devil, and to the shorter tale of

Sir Gowghter, printed by Utterson in 1817 from one of the Royal MSS.

ROBERTS (Alexander, of King's Lynn).—A Treatise of Witchcraft. Wherein sundry Propositions are laid downe, plainely discouering the wickednesse of that damnable Art, with a true Narration of the Witchcrafts which Mary Smith, wife of Henry Smith, did practise, of her Contract vocally made between the Deuill and her, with her Confession, Death, and Execution. By Alexander Roberts of Kings-Linne in Norfolke. London, Printed by N. O. for Samuel Man, &c. 1616. 4to.

+ ROBERTS (Henry).-1. A most friendly farewell, Giuen by a welwiler to the right worshipful Sir Frauncis Drake Knight, Generall of her Maiesties Nauy, which be appointed for this his honorable voiage, and the rest of the fleete bound to the Southward, and to all the Gentlemen his followers, and captaines in this exploite, who set sale from Wolwich the xv. day of July, 1585. Wherin is briefely touched his perils passed in his last daungerous voiage, with an Incouragement to all his saylers and souldiers, to be forward in this honourable exploite. Published by Henry Robarts of London Citizin. Imprinted at London by Walter Mantell and Thomas Lawe. 4to. Black Letter, 8 leaves. In verse. Britwell (the only copy known).

2.

Roberts his welcome of good will to Capt.

Candishe. Licensed to John Wolfe in 1588. 3. A Relation of the Fight by the Vineyard & the Unicorne against six great Gallies of Tunes. Lond. n. d. 4to.

4.

5.

6.

An epitaphe vpon ye death of the Erle of Leicester, by Hen. Robertes. Licensed to John Charlwood in 1589.

Fames Trumpet soundinge, Or Commemorations of the famous liues and deathes, of the two right honourable Knights of England: the right honourable Sir Walter Mildmay, and Sir Martin Calthrop, Lord Mayor of this honourable Citty of London, who deceased this yeare 1589. Not onely necessary to bee seene, but also to be followed of euery worthy personage in their callings. Written by Henry Robarts. At London, Printed by I. C. for Thomas Hacket. Anno Domini. 1589. 4to, 8 leaves. A Poem, inscribed by the writer to Ma. Anthony Mildmay. Br. Museum (Grenville).

The only copy known.

A Defiance to Fortune. Proclaimed by Andragio, Noble Duke of Saxony, declaring his miseries, and continually crossed with vnconstant Fortune, the banishment of himself, his wife and children. Wherevnto is adioyned the honorable Warres of Galastino, Duke of Millaine, in renenge of his wrongs, vpon the trayterous Saxons. Whereis noted a myrrour of noble patience &c.

Written by H. R. Printed at London for John Proctor, and are to be sold at his shop upon Holborne bridge. 1590. 4to, black letter, 16 leaves. Bodleian (Malone).

Bright, in 1815, £12. 5s.

7. The second part of the Defiance to Fortune. Licensed to Abel Ieffes in 1592.

8. Ovr Ladys Retorne to England, accompanied with saint Frances and the good Iesus of Viona in Portugal, who, comming from Brasell, ariued at Clauelly in Deuonshire, the third of June, 1592. A wonder of the Lorde most admirable, to note how many Spanish saintes are enforced to come one pilgrimage for Englande. With the most happie fortune of that braue gentillman William Graftone Citizen of London, Cap taine and oner of our Ladie. Written by H. Roberts.] Imprinted at London by A. I. and are to be sold by William Barlye at his shop in gratious streete ouer against Leaden Hall. 1592. 4to, 4 leaves, with a woodcut on the title page.

9. Newes from the Leuaue Seas. Discribing the many perrilous euents of the most woorthy deseruing Gentleman, Edward Glenham, Esquire. His hardy attempts in honorable fights, in great perrill. With a relation of his troubles, and indirect dealings of the King of Argere in Barbarie. Also the cause of his imprisonment, and hys challenge of combat against a Stranger, mayntaining his Countries honour. Written by H. Roberts ?] At London, Printed for William Wright. 1594. 4to, black letter, 12 leaves.

10. The Trumpet of Fame: or Sir Fraunces Drakes and Sir Iohn Hawkins Farewell: with an encouragement to all Sailers and Souldiers that are minded to go in this worthie enterprise. With the names of many Ships, and what they haue done against our foes. Written by H. R. Imprinted at London by Thomas Creede, and are to be sold by William Barley, at his shop in Gracious streete. 1595. 4to, 6 leaves, black letter.

Jolley, 1844, £7. Reprinted at the Leo Priory Press, 1818.

11. (a) Pheander the Mayden Knight; Describing His Honorable Trauailes and hautie attempts in Armes, with his Successe in loue. Enterlaced with many pleasant discourses, wherein the grauer may take delight, and the valiant youthfull be encour aged by honourable and worthie aduenturing to gaine Fame. Written by H. R. [Woodcut.] London Printed by Tho. Creede, dwelling in Thames Streete, neare the Old Swanne. 1595. 4to, black letter, leaves.

Heber, 1836, imperfect at end, £1. 17s., bought for the library at Britwell. No other copy seems to be known, and this wants the end, a few leaves.

"[xo die Marcij 1594-5.] Thomas Creede. Entred alsoe for his copie, a booke called

Pheander, the mayden Knight.... vjd." No copies of the Second and Third Editions have come under notice.

(b) The Historie of Pheander the Mayden Knight. Describing His Honovrable Travailes and haughty attempts in Armes, with his successe in Loue, Enterlaced with many pleasant Discourses, wherein the graue may take delight, and the valiant youthfull be encouraged by Honourable and worthie Aduenturing to gaine Fame. Newly corrected and augmented. The Fourth Edition. London Printed by Bernard Alsop, and are to be solde at his house in Gartar place in Barbi1617. 4to, 98 leaves. Britwell. known to me, the

can.

In this copy, the only one printer's name is mutilated.

(c) The famous History of Pheander the Maiden Knight, how disguised under the habite and name of Armatius, a Marchant, he forsooke his Kingdome of Carmania for the Love of Amoretta, the most incomparable Princesse of Trebisond. Together with a true Narration of the rare fidelity of his Tutor Machaon &c. Intermixed with many pleasant Discourses. London, Printed for Thomas Fawcet, and are to bee sold by Fr. Coles. 1661. 4to, 93 leaves, black letter. Bridgewater House.

"Pheander was so modest, that he was called the Maiden Knight, and yet so valiant that a French cavaleer wrote his life, and called his. book, Pheander the Maiden Knight."-Wit Restor'd, 1658.

12. Honovrs Conquest. Wherin is conteined the famous Hystorie of Edward of Lancaster recounting his honourable trauailes to Jerusalem, his hardie aduentures and honours, in sundrie Countries gained his resolutions and attempts in Armes. With the famous victories performed by the knight, of the vnconquered Castel, a gallant English Knight, his admirable forces, and sundrie conquests obtained, with his passions and successe in loue: full of pleasant discourses, and much varietie. Written by H. R. London, Printed by Thomas Creede. 1598. 4to, 70 leaves. Bodleian (Douce).

13. Haigh For Deuonshire. A pleasant Discovrse of sixe gallant Marchants of Deuonshire. Their liues, aduentvres and Trauailes : with sundrie their rare Showes and pastimes shewed before the King in Exeter. Besides many pretie mery Jeasts by them performed: as well in forraine Countries, as in their London. Printed by Thomas Creede.

14.

owne.

1600. 4to.

Heber, vi., No, 3046, £5. 12s.

This is Deloney's Six Worthy Yeomen of the West served up to a credulous public under a new title and with alterations just sufficient to conceal the larceny.

The Most royall and Honourable entertainement, of the famous and renowmed King, Christiern the fourth, King of Denmarke, &c. who with a Fleete of gallant ships, arriued on Thursday the 16. day of Iuly 1606 at Tylbery-Hope, neere Graues

ROBIN. (a) Poor Robin's Dream, commonly called, Poor Charity,-

I know no reason but this harmless Riddle May as well be Printed, as Sung to a Fiddle. To a compleat Tune known by Musicians and many others, or, Game at Cards. Printed for J. Clark at the Harp and Bible in West Smithfield. A sheet with three cuts. (b) Poor Robin's Dream, commonly called Poor Charity. Printed by and for A. M. and sold by the Booksellers of London. A sheet.

A

+ ROBIN GOODFELLOW.—(a) (i) Robin Good-Fellow; His Mad Prankes, And Merry Jests. Full of Honest Mirth, And is a Fit Medicine For Melancholy. London, Printed For F. Grove, Dwelling on Snow-Hill Over Against the Sarasens Head. 1628.

(ii) The Second Part Of Robin Good Fellow, Commonly called Hob-Goblin. With His Mad Prankes, And Merry Jests. London, Printed for F. Grove, Dwelling on SnowHill Over Against the Saracens Head. 1628. 4to, 22 leaves, black letter, with a large cut on the title of each part. Bridgewater House.

Supposed unique. Reprinted for the Shakespeare and Percy Societies, in the latter case, with an introduction and notes. The Tract must have been in existence before 1584.

(b) Robin Good-Fellow his Mad Prankes and Merry Iests. Full of honest Mirth, and is fit Medicine for Melancholy. Printed at London by Thomas Cotes, and are to be sold by Francis Grove at his shop on Snow hill, neere the Sarazens-head. 1639. 4to, 22 leaves, black letter. With a large cut on the title of each part, and another not in the edition of 1628, representing a Gallant in full dress, standing on the half of a wheel,

while one hand holds the top of a guitar or cittern. Below, in a separate compartment, are figures of Goblins flying. Collation: Part I., A and B in fours, or 8 leaves, with cut on title (A 1); Part 2, C, D, E, to F 2 in fours, with the same cut repeated, or 14 leaves. James Maidment, Esq. (Robert Mylne's copy) and H. Huth, Esq. (Freeling's copy).

Freeling, in 1836, wanting the separate cut, £23. 10s. See Notes and Queries. 3rd S. vi. 343. Lond. 1648. 4to.

Only a fragment of this impression is at pre

sent known.

2. The Merry Puck, or; Robin Good-fellow. Declaring his Birth, and who he was; with many merry Pranks by him performed. Here may you view the wanderer of the night, Or Ancient Puck, the merry fairy Spright. [Here follows a large woodcut similar to that on the prose narrative]. London Printed by E. P. for Iohn Wright [and are to be sold in Giltspur street without Newgate] circâ 1630. 12mo, black letter, 11 leaves. In

verse.

The cut is repeated on A 3. verso, and the last page (B 3, verso) is occupied by a very fairly executed wood-engraving of a gallant of Charles I. time, full length, and in costume. Copies of this metrical narrative, founded on the prose one, are in the possession of D. Laing, Esq., and J. P. Collier, Esq.; both are imperfect, and of different impressions; but the two would nearly make a complete text. The headline is: "The merry Puck, or Robin Good-fellow." The portion of the imprint between brackets has been partly cut away.

3. (a) The Mad Merry Pranks of Robin Goodfellow. To the Tune of Dulcina. London, printed for Henry] G[osson] circa, 1630. A sheet containing 12 10-line stanzas. (6) The Mad Merry Pranks of Robin Goodfellow. Printed for F. Coles, T. Vere, J. Wright, J. Clark, W. Thackeray, and T. Passinger. A sheet, with three cuts.

(c) The Mad Merry Pranks of Robin Goodfellow, to the Tune of Dulcina. The second Part to the same Tune. London, Printed for F. Coles, T. Vere, and J. Wright. With three cuts.

+ ROBIN HOOD.-1. A geste of Robyn hode.

A very imperfect copy of an edition from the press of W. Chepman and A. Myllar, circa 1508, in 4to, black letter, is in the Adv. Lib. Edinb. A perfect exemplar should consist of — leaves.

2. (a) Here begynneth a lytell geste of Robyn hode. [Colophon.] Explycit. Kynge Edwarde and Robyn Hode & Lytell Johan. Enprented at London in Flete strete at the sygne of the sone By Wynken de Worde. n. d. 4to, 32 leaves. With a woodcut on the title page and Caxton's device at end. In verse. Public Library, Cambridge (held to be unique).

(b) A lytell Geste, &c. 4to, black letter. Printed

(b) London, Printed for F. Coles, T. Vere, and J. Wright. A broadside, with two cuts, one being of the Characters in a morris dance.

A copy in the Roxburghe Collection is called: Robin Hoods Golden Prize, &c.

16. (a) The Noble Fisherman, or Robin Hood's Preferment, ahewing how he won a Prize on the sea, and how he gave one half to his Dame, and the other half to the building of Almshouses. The Tune is, In Summer Time, &c. Printed for F. Coles, T. Vere, and J. Wright. A sheet, with

two woodcuts.

(b) Printed by and for Alex. Milbourn in Green Arbor Court in the Little Old Baily. With two cuts.

17. A new song to drive away cold winter,

Between Robin Hood and the jovial tinker.
How Robin by a wile the Tinker he did cheat;
But at the length, as you shall hear, the Tinker
did him beat.

Where by the same then they did agree,"
And after lived in love and unity.

The Tune is, In Summer Time. Printed for F. Coles, T. Vere, J. Wright, J. Clarke, W. Thackeray, and T. Passenger. A broadside, black letter. Roxb. and Wood Colls. 18. (a) Robin Hood's Progress to Nottingham. Printed for F. Coles, T. Vere, and J. Wright. A broadside. Roxb. & Wood Colls. (b) Robin Hood's Progress to Nottingham.

Where he met with fifteen Forresters all on a row,
And he desired of them some News to know;
And with cross-grained Words they did him thwart,
For which at last he made them for to smart.

To the tune of, Robin Hood, &c. Licensed and Entered according to Order. London, Printed by and for W. O. for A. M. and sold by the Booksellers of Pye-Corner and London-bridge. With two large and curious

cuts.

19. Robin Hood and Allin of Dale, or a pleasant Relation how a young Gentleman being in Love with a young Damsel, which was taken from him to be an old Knight's Bride, and how Robin Hood, pittying the young man's case, took her from the old Kt. when they were going to be Marryed, and restored her to her own Love again.

Bold Robin Hood he did the young man right,
And took the Damosel from the Doteing Knight.
To a pleasant Northern Tune, or, Robin
Hood in the Greeuwood stood. Printed for
F. Coles, T. Vere, J. Wright, J. Clark, W.
Thackeray, and T. Passinger. 1681. With

two cuts.

20. Robin Hoods Chase: or, a Merry Progress between Robin Hood and King Henry. Shewing how Robin Hood led the King his Chase from London to London, & when he had taken his leave of the Queen, he returned to merry Sherwood. To the Tune of, Robin Hood and the beggar. London, printed for F. Coles, T. Vere, J. Wright, and J. Clark.

A broadside. Black letter. Wood and Roxb.
Colls.

21. Robin Hood and the Tanner, or Robin Hood met with his Match, a merry and pleasant Song relating the gallant and fierce Combate between Arthur Bland, a Tanner of Nottingham, and Robin Hood, the greatest Archer in England. Tune is, Robin Hood and the Stranger. Printed for A. M. and W. O. With one large cut.

22. A new ballad of bold Robin Hood: shewing his birth, breeding, valour, and marriage at Tilbury Bull-running. Calculated for the meridian of Staffordshire, but may serve for Derbyshire or Kent. London: Printed by and for W. O., and are to be sold by the booksellers. A broadside. Roxb. Coll.

23. Robin Hood's rescuing Will Stutly from the Sheriff and his Men who had taken him Prisoner, and were going for to Hang him, &c. To the Tune of, Robin Hood and Queen Catherine, &c. London, Printed by and for W. O. for A. M. and sold by the Booksellers of Pye-Corner and London-bridge. With one large cut.

24. Robin Hood and Little John, being an Account of their first meeting, their Encounter and Conquest; to which is added their friendly agreement, and how he came to be call'd Little John. To the Tune of, Arthur a Bland. Licens'd and Enter'd according to Order. London, Printed by and for W. Onley, and are to be sold by the Booksellers of Pye Corner and Londonbridge. n.d. Black letter.

25. Robin Hood and The Stranger. In two parts. [Col.] London: printed by and for W. O., and to be sold at the booksellers. A broadside. Roxb. and Wood Colls.

26. (a) Robin Hood nevyly reviv'd. To a delightful new Tune. London, Printed for Richard Burton, at the Sign of the Horshooe in West Smith-field [circa 1650.] With a woodcut. Roxb. Coll.

(b) Printed for Alex. Milbourn at the Sta

tioners Arms in Green-Arbour-Court in the Little Old Bailey.

27. A new merry song of Robin Hood & Little John, shewing how Little John went a begging, and how he fought with the four beggers. The tune is, Robin Hood and the Begger. London: Printed for W. Thackeray, T. Passenger, and W. Whitwood. A broadside. With a woodcut. Wood and Roxb. Colls.

28. Robin Hood and the Shepherd: Shewing how Robin Hood, Little John, and the Shepherd fought a sore combate.

The shepherd fought for twenty pound, & Robin for bottle and bag,

But the shepherd stout gave them the rout, so sore they could not wag.