"Pegg must have been Margaret Hughes, Prince Rupert's mistress, who had probably before that time lived with Sir Charles Sedley." And then follows some account of Mrs. Hughes. But, query, was the "Pegg" of the Diary, Peg Hughes? was she not rather, as I believe her to have been, Katherine Pegg, by whom King Charles II. had a son, Charles Fitz-Charles, created Earl of Plymouth, 29th July, 1675, died 1680? Katherine Pegg has escaped Lord Braybrooke. Can any of your correspondents tell me who she was? PETER CUNNINGHAM. QUERIES IN MEDIEVAL GEOGRAPHY. What are the modern names of "Watewich," "Portum Pusillum," "Mare de Saham," "Perpessa," and "Northmuth?" They are not to be found in Ferrario's Lexicon (a geographical dictionary so defective that it has not even the Latin name for Aix-la-Chapelle), nor in Baudrand's Lexicon Geographicum (a good dictionary for the mediæval Latin names in France, but not so perfect as the Index Geographicum attached to the volumes of Bouquet), nor in Martiniere's Grande Dictionnaire Geographique, nor in the Index to Wright's Courthand, a miserable and imperfect compilation. [These Queries are addressed to our correspondents in a very flattering review of "NOTES AND QUERIES" which appeared in the Morning Herald of the 16th of November, and we shall be very glad to receive such answers to all or any of them as it may be in the power of any of our friends to supply.] MYLES BLOOMFYLDE AND WILLIAM BLOMEFIELD'S METRICAL WRITINGS ON ALCHYMY. Sir, I have had intrusted to me a MS. metrical book on Alchymy, " wrytten by me Myles Blomefylde, late of Bury Saynet Ed THYNNE'S COLLECTION OF CHANCELLORS. Mr. Editor, Can any of your corre spondents inform me who was the "streict laced" gaoler of the records, alluded to in the following passage in the Collection of Chancellors of England, by Francis Thynne, inserted in Holinshed (ed. 1808) iv. 351. "John, Chancellor of England in the time of king Henrie the second, but what he was or in what yeare of king Henrie he lived I doo not and ought to give life to these persons whom he know, and therefore leaue it to him that both can imprisoneth in the east castell of London; not doubting but in time he will doo his countri good, and correct other men; though now he be s streict laced, as that he will not procure anie fur therance of other men's trauels.' COLD HARBOUR. Σ. Mr. Editor,-In examining the Ordnance. Survey of Kent, I was quite surprised at the recurrence of the name "Cold Harbour ;” and again, in Wyld's Map of London in 1550. I believe the point has been explained before, but perhaps some of your readers could give me some information as to its origin. G. H. B. Nov. 8. 1849. occupied, we scarcely know whether we may say [The Society of Antiquaries was a good deal interested, in the question raised by our correspondent, during the last session; and consider able information upon the subject will be found in the published Proceedings of the Society, and in the last part of the Archæologia. We should like to know whether there are Cold Harbours in every county in England. Mr. Hartshorne published a long list in his Salopia Antiqua. If our correspondents can give us any addition to that list, they will be acceptable. We are aware that there are several in Kent.] e. g. the STATISTICS OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. Mr. Editor, - If any reader of valuyour able and much-needed periodical can, through its medium, supply me with the title of some recent and authentic work containing Statistics of the Roman Catholic Church number of its members, or reputed members, in the different European States; the number and temporalities of its sees, clergy, &c.- he will confer on me a great obligation; one which it will be a pleasure to me to repay to some other "Querist," should it lie within my power to supply any desired information, in my turn. Your faithful servant, E. E. THE CURSE OF SCOTLAND-WHY IS THE NINE OF DIAMONDS SO CALLED? I shall be obliged to any of your correspondents who will inform me why the Nine of Diamonds is called the curse of Scotland. I have heard two causes assigned. One, that the Duke of Cumberland, on the field after the battle of Culloden, wrote upon the back of this card a very cruel and inhuman order for the destruction of the persons and property of the rebels. This cannot be true, for I have in my possession a print, entitled "Britons Association against the Pope's Bulls." In it the young Pretender or Prince is represented attempting to lead across the Tweed a herd of bulls laden with curses, excommunications, indulgences, &c. &c. &c. On the ground before them lies the Nine of Diamonds. This print is dated Oct. 21. 1745, some months previous to the battle of Culloden. The other cause assigned is, that the nine lozenges with which the saltire is charged in the armorial bearings of the Earl of Stair, diamonds, which was called the curse of Scotare so arranged as to resemble the nine of land, from the active part taken by that Earl in promoting the Union, which was most unpopular in Scotland. I cannot positively deny that the card in question owes its evil name to this cause, but I am not aware that the Earl of Stair was so conspicuously active as to occasion his being peculiarly selected as an object of popular aversion on that account. He was indeed a commissioner for drawing up the articles of the Union, and he was sent ambassador to the court of Louis XIV. chiefly for the purpose of watching the proceedings of the Jacobites; these circumstances may have added to the odium which attached to his name from the part which was taken by his predecessor, who was Secretary for Scotland, and was charged with having exceeded his authority in ordering the massacre of Glencoe. Nov. 12. 1849. EDW. HAWKINS. The collectors of British portraits — and there are doubtless many such among our readers-will shortly have such an opportunity of enriching their portfolios as rarely presents itself. Messrs. Sotheby and Co. commence, on the 3rd of December, the sale of the second portion of the important and valuable stock of prints belonging to the well-known and eminent printsellers, Messrs. W. and G. Smith, whose shop in Lisle Street, Leicester Square, has been for so many years the favourite resort of all who were in search of the rare and scribe the present Sale as "comprising one of the curious in calcographic art. most numerous and interesting collections of British Historical Portraits ever offered for sale; and the following Lots, which exhibit specimens of the rarities it contains, justify their statement. 33 ARCHIBALD EARL OF ARGYLL, by Loggan, first state, before the inscription round the oval, VERY FINE Messrs. Sotheby de 1 228 SIR JOHN FENWICK, of Fenwick Castle, in the County of Northumberland, executed in 1696, on suspicion of being engaged in a plot to assassinate William III., after Wissing, by White, VERY FINE AND EXTREMELY RARE 1 244 THOMAS CARTWRIGHT, Bishop of Chester, after LESTRY, called by Charles II. CHIPLEY, CHOPLEY, PROOF, AND EXTREMELY RARE 1 304 SIR HENRY CHAUNCEY, the historian of Hertfordshire, by J. Savage, fine and rare 1 1 365 GEORGE GORDON, MARQUIS OF HUNTLEY, by AND RARE 1 1 375 ROBERT BERTIE, EARL OF LINDSEY, after Geldorp, "A Catalogue of English and Foreign Theology, including some of the rarest works of our early English Divines; nearly a complete series of the Fathers of the Church; the various Councils and most important Ecclesiastical Historians, Liturgical Writers, &c." issued by Leslie, of 58. Great Queen Street, Lincoln's Inn, which is one which will greatly interest all readers of the peculiar class to whom it is more particularly addressed. The same may be said of the excellent 66 "Catalogue of Old and New Books (Part CIV.)," just delivered by Petheram of 94. High Holborn: which, in addition to theological works, exhibits many valuable productions in historical and general literature. Bernard Quarritch's "Catalogue of Foreign Books and Classics, selling at 16. Castle Street, Leicester Square," well deserves the attention of philologists. It is rich, not only in works illustrative of the Oriental languages and literature, but also in those of Germany and Scandinavia. Indeed, it is one which should be looked into by all students of foreign literature. Some curious articles, more especially in early Italian and French literature, and on the subject of Alchymy, Astrology, Magic, &c., will be found in a "Catalogue of Interesting and Rare Books on sale, by George Bumstead, No. 205. High Holborn." William Nield, 46. Burlington Arcade, is, we believe, a new candidate for the favours of the His first Catalogue alterations of the arms and inscription, very fine purchasers of old books. 2 and rare; and the same, in the ordinary state 661 THOMAS THYNN OF LONG LEATE, murdered in Pull Mall 1682, after Kneller, by White, VERY FINE contains some curious Articles in the departments of Demonology and Witchcraft; a few varieties belonging to the " Marprelate" class, such as "Penri's Exhortation;" and a fine collection of Classical Music. Lastly, let us mention what cannot but interest many readers of "NOTES AND QUERIES," that Mr. Lumley, of 56. Chancery Lane, having purchased the stock of the Society of Antiquaries publications, has divided the volumes of the Archæologia, and has just put forth a Catalogue of the separate papers, which are for sale, and of which he says very truly, "their value cannot be disputed," and they are now for the first time offered thus to the Public." 66 BOOKS AND ODD VOLUMES WANTED TO PURCHASE. BURNEY'S TREATISE ON MUSIC (not his HISTORY). LIFE OF HON. ROBERT PRICE, Chief Justice of the REGNORUM, PROVINCIARUM, CIVITATUMQUE NOMINA BUDDEN'S DISCOURSE FOR PARENTS' HONOUR AND THE TWO WOLVES IN LAMB'S SKINS, OR OLD ELI'S BARNEFIELD'S PLOWMAN'S COMPLAINT. 4to. 1580. SOUTHEY'S COWPER. Vols. X. XII. XIII. XIV. COOPER'S (C. P.) ACCOUNT OF THE MOST IMPORTANT Paris. 1739. Letters stating particulars and lowest price, carriage free, to be sent to Mr. BELL, Publisher of "NOTES AND QUERIES," 186. Fleet Street. NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS. The matter is so generally understood with regard to the management of periodical works, that it is hardly necessary for the Editor to say that HE CANNOT UNDERTAKE TO RETURN MANUSCRIPTS; but on one point he wishes to offer a few words of explanation to his correspondents in general, and particularly to those who do not enable him to communicate with them except in print. They will see, on a very little reflection, that it is plainly his interest to take all he can get, and make the most, and the best of everything; and therefore he begs them to take for granted that their communications are received, and appre reason, and if they understood an editor's position they would feel that they have no right, to consider themselves undervalued ; but nothing short of personal experience in editorship would explain to them the perplexities and evil consequences arising from an opposite course. Surely MELANION is too hard upon our correspondent, and too exigeant towards ourselves. He would place us in a singular position. He should consider that we have not opened lists for all comers to tilt against each other. We invite litterateurs to a re-union, in which they may give and receive mutual help and aid; but, in order to do so, they must tolerate each others' little peculiarities, and not espy offence in them. The Index so kindly offered by MELANION is declined with many thanks. Answers to several outstanding Queries in our next. C. B. Rev. L. B. Larking. A Subscriber. T. De Sternberg. F. G. S. R. J. S. V. W. L. Q. X. Z. Anglo-Cambrian. A Hapless Hunter. - F. R. A. We believe that BOOKS AND ODD VOLUMES WANTED. procuring our paper. should be addressed To the Editor of " NOTES AND Vols. I. and II. 8vo. Price 28s. cloth. By EDWARD Foss, F. S. A. ciated, even if the succeeding Number bears no proof The time of the Conquest. "It supplies what was much wanted-a regular and progressive account of English legal institutions. 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