Chapter C: P. Ph

_Milton and the Calves-Head Club_ (Vol. iii., p. 390).--Dr. Todd, in his edition of Milton's _Works_, in 1809, p. 158., mentions the rumour, without expressing any opinion of its truth. I think he omits all mention of it in his subsequent edition in 1826, and therefore hope he has adopted the prevailing opinion that it is a contemptible libel. In a note to the former edition is a reference to Kennett's _Register_, p. 38., and to _"Private forms of Prayer fitted for the late sad times," &c._, 12mo., Lond., 1660, attributed to Dr. Hammond. An anonymous author, quoting the verbal assurance of "a certain active Whigg," would be entitled to little credit in attacking the character of the living, and ought surely to be scouted when assailing the memory of the dead. In Lowndes' _Bib. Man._ it is stated that

"This miserable trash has been attributed to the author of
Hudibras."

J. F. M.

_Voltaire's Henriade_ (Vol. iii., p. 388.).--I have two translations of this poem in English verse, in addition to that mentioned at p. 330., viz., one in 4to., Anon., London, 1797; and one by Daniel French, 8vo., London, 1807. The former, which, as I collect from the preface, was written by a lady and a foreigner, alludes to two previous translations, one in blank verse (probably Lockman's), and the other in rhyme.

J. F. M.

_Petworth Register_ (Vol. iii., p. 449.).--Your correspondent C. H. appears to give me too much credit for diligence, in having "searched" after this document; for in truth I did nothing beyond writing to the rector of the parish, the Rev. Thomas Sockett. All that I can positively say as to my letter, is, that it was intended to be courteous; that it stated my reason for the inquiry; that it contained an apology for the liberty taken in applying to a stranger; and that Mr. Sockett did not honour me with any answer. I believe, however, that I asked whether the register still existed; if so, what was its nature, and over what period it extended; and whether it had been printed or described in any antiquarian or topographical book.

Perhaps some reader may have the means of giving information on these points; and if he will do so through the medium of your periodical, he will oblige both C. H. and myself. Or perhaps C. H. may be able to inquire through some more private channel, in which case I should feel myself greatly indebted to him if he would have the goodness to let me know the result.

J. C. ROBERTSON.

Beakesbourne.

_Apple-pie Order_ (Vol. iii., p. 330.).--The solution of J. H. M. to MR. SNEAK's inquiry is not satisfactory. "Alternate layers of sliced pippins and mutton steaks" might indeed make a pie, but not an apple-pie, therefore this puzzling phrase must have had some other origin. An ingenious friend of mine has suggested that it may perhaps be derived from that expression which we meet with in one of the scenes of _Hamlet_, "Cap a pied;" where it means perfectly appointed. The transition from _cap a pied_, or "cap a pie," to _apple-pie_, has rather a rugged appearance, orthographically, I admit; but the ear soon becomes accustomed to it in pronunciation.

A. N.

[MR. ROBERT SNOW and several other correspondents have also
suggested that the origin of the phrase "apple-pie order" is to
be found in the once familiar "cap a pied."]

_Durham Sword that killed the Dragon_ (Vol. iii., p. 425.).--For details of the tradition, and an engraving of the sword, see Surtees' _History of Durham_, vol. iii. pp. 243, 244.

W. C. TREVELYAN.

_Malentour_ (Vol. iii., p. 449.)--Your correspondent F. E. M. will find the word _Malentour_, or _Malaentour_, given in Edmondson's _Complete Body of Heraldry_ as the motto of the family of Patten alias Wansfleet (_sic_) of Newington, Middlesex: it is said to be borne on a scroll over the crest, which is a Tower in flames.

In the "Book of Mottoes" the motto ascribed to the name of Patten is _Mal au Tour_, and the double meaning is suggested, "Misfortune to the Tower," and "Unskilled in artifice."

The arms that accompany it in Edmondson are nearly the same as those of William Pattyn alias Waynflete, Bishop of Winchester and Lord Chancellor temp. Hen. VI.--the founder of Magdalen College, Oxford.

F. C. M.

_The Bellman and his History_ (Vol. iii., pp. 324. 377.).--Since my former communication on this subject I have been referred to the cut of the Bellman and his _Dog_ in Collier's _Roxburghe Ballads_, p. 59., taken from the first edition of Dekker's _Belman of London_, printed in 1608.

C. H. COOPER.

Cambridge, May 17, 1851.

"_Geographers on Afric's Downs_" (Vol. iii., p. 372.).--Is your correspondent A. S. correct in his quotation? In a poem of Swift's, "On Poetry, a Rhapsody," are these lines:--

"So geographers, in Afric maps
With savage pictures fill their gaps,
And o'er unhabitable downs
Place elephants for want of towns."

_Swift's Works, with Notes by Dr. Hawksworth_, 1767,
vol. vii. p, 214.