329
Sirloin, by T.T. Wilkinson, &c. 331
Riots of London, by E.B. Price, &c. 332
Meaning of "Gradely" 334
Pascal and his Editor Bossut, by Gustave Masson 335
Kings-skugg-sio, by E. Charlton, &c. 335
Gold in California 336
The Disputed Passage from the Tempest, by
Samuel Hickson, &c. 337
"London Bridge is broken down," by Dr. E.F. Rimbault 338
Arabic Numerals 339
Caxton's Printing-office, by J. Cropp 340
Cold Harbour 340
St. Uncumber, by W.J. Thoms 342
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Books and Odd Volumes Wanted 351
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NOTES.

ROBERD THE ROBBER.

In the _Vision of Piers Ploughman_ are two remarkable passages in which
mention is made of "Roberd the robber," and of "Roberdes knaves."

"Roberd the robbere,
On _Reddite_ loked,
And for ther was noght wherof
He wepte swithe soore."
Wright's ed., vol. i. p. 105.

"In glotonye, God woot,
Go thei to bedde,
And risen with ribaudie,
The Roberdes knaves."
Vol. i. p. 3.

In a note on the secon