Hycke Scorner

Four woodcuts on title page: laborers, a man wearing a sword; an elephant; a prince

Six woodcuts of characters with their names in labels [A1v]

Jan 15, 1582: Transferred from late Sampson Awdely (alias for John Awdely) to John Charlewood (conditionally): "Plaiebookes ... Hicke Skorner".


Hycke Scorner

Imperfect copy: survives in two leaves only.


Hycke Scorner

Four woodcuts on title page: one of two men in a room at top, three of figures below (two with blank labels)

Thus endeth the enterlude of Hycke scorner. [E4r]

Imprinted at London in Foster laene by Iohñ Waley. [E4r]

In The Stationers' Company and the Printers of London, 1501-1557 (Cambridge: Cambridge UP, 2013), Peter W. M. Blayney dates the edition to "1549?" and identifies the printer of this edition as the printer of An Envoy from Thomas Smyth (STC 22880.2) (Appendix K, 2:1047).


The Summoning of Everyman

Imprynted at London in Fletestrete at the Sygne of the George by Rycharde Pynson/ prynter vnto the King[e]s noble grace. [C4v]

Imperfect copy: survives in four leaves only. In <i>The Stationers' Company and the Printers of London, 1501-1557</i> (Cambridge: Cambridge UP, 2013), Peter W. M. Blayney dates this edition to "1518?" (Appendix K, 2:1045). STC dates the first edition to c.1515.


The Summoning of Everyman

Imprynted at London in Fletestrete/ by me Rycharde Pynson/ prynter to the kynges most noble grace. [C4v]

Imperfect copy: lacks gathering A. In <i>The Stationers' Company and the Printers of London, 1501-1557</i> (Cambridge: Cambridge UP, 2013), Peter W. M. Blayney estimates the date of this edition to be "1527?" (Appendix K, 2:1045).


The Summoning of Everyman

Here begynneth a treatyse how ye hye fader of heuen sendeth dethe to somon euery creature to come and gyue a counte of theyr lyues in this worlde and is in maner of a morall playe.

Two woodcuts on title page, one of a man (with blank label), one of death

Thus endeth this morall playe of euery man. [C4v]

Imprynted at London in Poules chyrche yarde by me Iohñ Skot. [C4v]

In <i>The Stationers' Company and the Printers of London, 1501-1557</i> (Cambridge: Cambridge UP, 2013), Peter W. M. Blayney dates this edition to "1529" (Appendix K, 2:1045).

Here beginneth a treatise how the high father of heaven sendeth death to summon every creature to come and give account of their lives in this world and is in manner of a moral play.


The Summoning of Everyman

Here begynneth a treatyse how the hye fader of heuen sendeth dethe to somon euery creature to come and gyue a counte of theyr lyues in this worlde and is in maner of a morall playe.

Two woodcuts on title page, one of a man (with "Eueryman" in label), one of death

Five woodcuts of six characters, with their names in labels [A1v]

In <i>The Stationers' Company and the Printers of London, 1501-1557</i> (Cambridge: Cambridge UP, 2013), Peter W. M. Blayney dates this edition to "1534?" (Appendix K, 2:1045).


The World and the Child (Mundus et Infans)

Here begynneth a propre newe Interlude of the worlde and the chylde/ otherwyse called [Mundus & Infans] & it sheweth of the estate of Chyldehode and Manhode. Mundus.

Woodcut of prince on title page with label above, "Mundus."

Here endeth the Interlude of Mundus & Infans. [C8v]

Imprynted at London in Fletestrete at the signe of ye Soñe by me Wynkyn de worde. The yere of our Lorde M.CCCCC. and .xxii. The .xvij. daye of Iuly. [C8v]

Here beginneth a proper new interlude of the world and the child otherwise called mundus and infans and it showeth of the estate of childhood and manhood. Mundus.


The Nature of the Four Elements (Natura Naturata)

[HT] A new iuterlude and a mery of the nature of the .iiii. elementes declarynge many proper poyntes of phylosophy naturall/ and of dyuers straunge landys/ and of dyuers straunge effectes & causis/

whiche interlude yf ye hole matter be playde wyl conteyne the space of an hour and a halfe/ but yf ye lyst ye may leue out muche of the sad mater as the messengers p[ar]te and some of naturys parte and some of experyens p[ar]te/ & yet the matter wyl depend conuenyently/ and than it wyll not be paste thre quarters of an hour of length.

"Here folow dyuers matters whiche be in this interlude conteynyd" [A1r]

"Here folow the namys of the pleyers" [A1r]

Imperfect copy: lacks gathering D, and all after E.

A new interlude and a merry of the nature of the four elements declaring many proper points of philosophy natural and of divers strange lands and of divers strange effects and causes. Which interlude if the whole matter be played will contain the space of an hour and a half but if ye list ye may leave out much of the sad matter as the messenger's part and some of nature's part and some of experience's part and yet the matter will depend conveniently and then it will not be past three quarters of an hour of length.


Temperance and Humility (Disobedience, Temperance, and Humility)

Imperfect copy: survives in a single leaf only.


The Beauty and Good Properties of Women (Calisto and Melebea) (Celestina)

[HT] A new cōmodye in englysh in maner Of an enterlude ryght elygant & full of craft of rethoryk/ wherein is shewd & dyscrybyd as well the bewte & good propertes of women/ as theyr vycys & euyll cōdiciōs/ with a morall cōclusion & exhortacyon to vertew

Iohēs rastell me imprimi fecit Cum priuilegio regali [C3v]

A new comedy in english in manner of an interlude right elegant and full of craft of rhetoric wherein is showed and described as well the beauty and good properties of women as their vices and evil conditions with a moral conclusion and exhortation to virtue.


Magnificence

Magnyfycence, A goodly interlude and a mery

deuysed and made by mayster Skelton/ poet laureate late deceasyd.

"These be the names of the players" [H2r]

In <i>The Stationers' Company and the Printers of London, 1501-1557</i> (Cambridge: Cambridge UP, 2013), Peter W. M. Blayney dates this edition to "1531" (Appendix K, 2:1055).

Magnificence, a goodly interlude and a merry, devised and made my Master Skelton poet laureate late deceased.


Andria

[HT2] The translacyon out of latin into englysh of the furst comedy ... callyd Andria.

[HT1] Terens in englysh.
[HT2] of tyrens

Terence in English. The translation our of Latin into English of the first comedy of Terence called Andria.


Johan Johan the Husband, Tib His Wife, and Sir Johan the Priest

[HT] A mery play betwene Iohan Iohan the husbande/ Tyb his wyfe/ & syr Ihān the preest.

Impryntyd by Wyllyam Rastell/ the .xii. day of February the yere of our lord .M.ccccc. and .xxxiii. Cum priuilegio. [B4v]

A merry play between Johan Johan the husband, Tyb his wife, and Sir Johan the priest.


The Pardoner and the Friar, the Curate, and Neighbor Pratte

[HT] A mery play betwene the pardoner and the frere/ the curate and neybour Pratte.

Imprynted by Wyllyam Rastell the .v. day of Apryll/ the yere of our lorde .M.CCCCC.XXXIII. Cum priuilegio. [B4v]

A merry play between the pardoner and the friar, the curate and neighbor Pratt.


Old Christmas, or Good Order

Imprynted by w. Rastell the yere of our lorde 1533. Cum priuilegio. [no sig.]


The Play of the Weather

The play of the wether. A new and a very mery enterlude of all maner wethers

[in single column] The players names. | Iupiter a god. | Mery reporte the vyce. | The gentylman. | The marchaunt. | The ranger | The water myller. | The wynde myller. | The gentylwoman. | The launder. | A boy the lest that can play.

Prynted by w. Rastell. 1533. Cum priuilegio. [D6r]

Jan 15, 1582: Transferred from late Sampson Awdely (alias for John Awdely) to John Charlewood (conditionally): "Plaiebookes The weather".

The play of the weather. A new and a very merry interlude of all manner weathers. Made by John Heywood. The players names. Jupiter a god. Merry report the vice. The gentleman. The merchant. The ranger. The water miller. The wind miller. The gentlewoman. The launder. A boy, the least that can play.


The Play of the Weather

[in single column] The players names. | Iupiter a god. | Mery  reporte the vyce. | The gentylman. | The marchant. | The ranger. | The water myller. | The wynde myller. | The gentylwoman. | The launder. | A boy the lest that can play.

Imperfect copy: lacks all after leaf F3, but since the edition agrees page for page with Greg 15c and Greg 15d, it is probably only missing F4.

The play of the weather. A new and a very merry interlude of all manner weathers, made by John Heywood. The players names. Jupiter a god. Merry report the vice. The gentleman. The merchant. The ranger. The water miller. The wind miller. The gentlewoman. The launder. A boy, the least that can play.


The Play of the Weather

The Play of the Wether. A New and a very mery enterlude of al maner wethers

[in single column] The players names. | Iupiter a God. | Mery report the vice | The Gentylman. | The marchaunt. | The ranger. | The water myller. | The wynde Myller. | The Gentylwoman. | The Launder. | A boy, the least that can play.

Imprinted at London in Paules Churche yearde, at the Sygne of the Sunne, by Anthonie Kytson. [F4r]

In The Stationers' Company and the Printers of London, 1501-1557 (Cambridge: Cambridge UP, 2013), Peter W. M. Blayney dates the edition to "1559?" and identifies the printer of this edition as the printer of An Envoy from Thomas Smyth (STC 22880.2) (Appendix K, 2:1047).


The Play of the Weather

The playe of the weather. A newe and a very merye enterlude of al maner wethers

[in single column] The players names | Iupiter a God. | Mery report the vyce. | The Gentleman. | The Marchante. | The Ranger. | The Water Miller. | The Winde Miller. | The Gentlewoman. | The Launder. | A boye the leste that can playe.

Imprinted at London by Ihon Awdeley dwelling in litle Britayne streete, beyonde Aldersgate. [F4r]


A Play of Love

A play of loue, A newe and a mery enterlude concernyng pleasure and payne in loue,

The players names. [in single column] A man a louer not beloued. | A woman beloued not louyng. | A man a louer and beloued. | The vyse nother  louer nor beloued.

Prynted by. w. Rastell M.ccccc.xxxiiii. Cum priuilegio Regali. [E4r]

c. Apr-May, 1563: Enter to Thomas Colwell: "these ballettes folowynge / ... of loue".
Jan 15, 1582: Transferred from late Sampson Awdely (alias for John Awdely) to John Charlewood (conditionally): "Plaiebookes ... Love".

A play of love a new and a merry interlude concerning pleasure and pain in love made by john heywood the players' names a man a lover not beloved a woman beloved not loving a man a lover and beloved the vice neither lover nor beloved


A Play of Love

Printed at London in Farster Laen by Iohñ Waley. Cum priuilegio ad imprimendum solum. [G4r]

Imperfect copy: lacks title leaf A1. In <i>The Stationers' Company and the Printers of London, 1501-1557</i> (Cambridge: Cambridge UP, 2013), Peter W. M. Blayney dates this edition to "1548?" (Appendix K, 2:1047).


Pater, Filius, et Uxor, or The Prodigal Son


The Interlude of Youth

Three woodcuts of figures on title page, with blank labels

c. Aug-Sep, 1557: Entered to John Walley: "these bokes Called ... youghte charyte and humylyte".<br />Jan 15, 1582: Transferred from late Sampson Awdely (alias for John Awdely) to John Charlewood (conditionally): "Plaiebookes ... youthe".

Imperfect copy: lacks everything after gathering A.  Since the fragment agrees page for page with Greg 20c, the edition presumably had the same number of leaves and perhaps the same collation (A-C4).


The Interlude of Youth

Woodcut of two figures on title page, with "Charitie" and "Youth" printed in labels

Imprinted at London, by Iohn waley dwellyng in Foster lane. [C4v]


The Interlude of Youth

Three woodcuts of figures on title page, with "Charite" and "Youth" printed in two of the labels

Imprented at London in Lothbury ouer against Sainct Margarytes church by me Wyllyam Copland. [C4v]


The Four P's

The playe called the foure PP. A newe and a very mery enterlude of A palmer. A pardoner. A potycary. A pedler.

Imprynted at London in Fletestrete at the sygne of the George by Wyllyam Myddylton. [E4v]

Jan 15, 1582: Transferred from late Sampson Awdely (alias for John Awdely) to John Charlewood (conditionally): "Plaiebookes ... iiijP".

The play called the four p's a new and a very merry interlude of a palmer a pardoner an apothecary a peddler made by john heywood


The Four P's

The playe called the foure P  A new and very mery enterlude of A Palmer. A  pardoner. A Poticary. A Pedler.

Imprinted at London by Wyllyam Copland. [E4v]

The play called the four p's a new and very merry interlude of a palmer a pardoner an apothecary a peddler made by john heywood


The Four P's

The Play called the foure P. A very mery Enterlude of A Palmer. A Pardoner. A Poticary. A Pedler.

Imprinted at London  at the long Shop adioyning vnto S. Mildreds Churche in the Pultrie, by Iohn Allde. Anno Domini. 1569. Septembris. 14.

Imprinted at London at the long Shop adioyning vnto S. Mildreds Churche in the Pultrie, by John Allde. [E4r]

The play called the four p's a very merry interlude of a palmer a pardoner an apothecary a peddler imprinted at london at the long shop adjoining unto St. Mildred's Church in the poultry by john allde. Anno domini 1569 septembris 14


The Four Cardinal Virtues

Thus endeth the enterlude of the .iiii. cardynal vertues, & ye vyces contrarye to them. [C4v]

Imprynted at London in Fletestrete. at the signe of ye George by Wyllyam Myddylton [C4v]

Imperfect copy: lacks everything before gathering C.


The Chief Promises of God unto Man (God's Promises)

A Tragedye or enterlude manyfestyng the chefe promyses of God vnto man by all ages in the olde lawe, from the fall of Adam to the incarnacyon of the lorde Iesus Christ. ... In the worde (whych now is Christ the eternall sonne of God) was lyfe from the begynnynge, and that lyfe was the lyght of men. Thys lyght yet shyneth in the darkenesse, but the darkenesse comprehendeth it not. Ioannis primo.

Compyled by Iohan Bale, Anno Domini M.D XXXUIII.

Interlocutores. [in double columns] Pater cœlestis. Adam primus homo. | Iustus Noah.  Abraham fidelis. | Moses sanctus.  Dauid rex pius. | Esaias propheta.  Ioannes Baptista. [in single column, centered below others] Baleus Prolocutor.

Thus endeth thys Tragedy or enterlude manyfestynge the chefe promyses of God vnto Man by all ages in the olde lawe, from the fall of Adam, to the incarnacyon of the lorde Iesus Christ. Compyled by Iohan Bale. Anno domini, M. D. XXXVIII. [E4v]

A tragedy or interlude manifesting the chief promises of god unto man by all ages in the old law from the fall of adam to the incarnation of the lord jesus christ compiled by john bale anno domini MDXXXVIII in the word (which now is christ the eternal son of god) was life from the beginning and that life was the light of men. This light yet shineth in the darkness but the darkness comprehendeth it not. Joannis primo. Interlocutores pater coelestis adam primus homo iustus noah abraham fidelis moses sanctus david rex pius esaias propheta ioannes baptista baleus prolocutor


A TRAGEDIE OR Enterlude, manifesting the chiefe promises of God vnto man, by all ages in the olde  Lawe, from the fall of Adam to the Incarnation of the Lorde Iesus Christe. ... Iohn.I. In the worlde (which nowe is Christ the eternall sonne of God) was life from the beginning, and that life was the lyght of men. The lyght yet shineth in the darknesse, but the darknesse comprehendeth it not.

<i>Interlocutores</i>. [in double columns between pointed brackets] Pater cælestis.  Adam primus homo. | Iustus Noah.  Abraham fidelis. | Moises sanctus.  Dauid Rexpius. | Esaias Propheta.  Iohannes Baptista.

And now fyrst Imprinted.  1577. ... Imprinted at London by Iohn Charlewoode, for Stephen Peele. and are to be solde at his shoppe in Roode Lane.  1577.

Thus endeth this Tragedie or Enterlude, manifestinge the cheefe promices of God vnto man, by all ages in the olde lawe, from the fall of Adam, to the incarnation of the Lord Iesus Christ. Compiled by Iohn Bale. Anno Dom. 1538. [D4v]

A tragedy or interlude manifesting the chief promises of God unto man by all ages in the old law from the fall of adam to the incarnation of the lord jesus Christ compiled by john bale An. Do. 1538 and now first imprinted 1577. John 1 in the world (which now is Christ the eternal son of God) was life from the beginning and that life was the light of men. the light yet shineth in the darkness, but the darkness comprehendeth it not. interlocutors. pater caelestis. adam primus homo. Iustus noah. Abraham fidelis. Moses sanctus. david rexpius. esaias propheta. Iohannas baptista. imprinted at London by john charlewoode for Stephen peele and are to be sold at his shop in rood lane. 1577.


The Temptation of Our Lord and Savior Christ by Satan

A brefe Comedy or enterlude concernynge the temptacyon of our lorde and sauer Iesus Christ, by Sathan in the desart. ... Iesus was led from thens of the sprete into the wyldernes, to be tempted of the deuyll. And whan he had fasted fourty dayes and fourty nyghtes, he was at last an hungered. Mathei iiij.

[in single column, centered above others] Interlocutores. [in double columns] Iesus Christus.  Satan tentator. | Angelus primus.  Angelus alter. [in single column, centered below others] Baleus Prolocutor.

Woodcut of Matthew on title page, writing in a book, with an angel holding an inkwell.

Thus endeth thys brefe Comedy concernynge the temptacyon of Iesus Christ in the wyldernes. Compyled by Iohan Bale, Anno M. D. XXXVIII. [E4v]

Although the play is complete (π1 D-E4), only a portion of the book is preserved; presumably eleven leaves are missing, which may have contained another play. Greg calls the title-page woodcut an ornament (Bibliography, 1:98), but Ruth Samson Luborsky and Elizabeth Morley Ingram describe it as an illustration in A Guide to English Illustrated Books, 1536-1603 (Tempe: Medieval & Renaissance Texts & Studies, 1998), 1:47.

A brief comedy or interlude concerning the temptation of our lord and savior jesus christ by satan in the desert. compiled by john bale anno MDXXXVIII jesus was led from thence of the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil and when he had fasted forty days and forty nights he was at last an hungered mathei IIII interlocutores iesus christus satan tentator angelus primus angelus alter baleus prolocutor


The Three Laws of Nature, Moses, and Christ, Corrupted by the Sodomites, Pharisees, and Papists

A Comedy concernynge thre lawes, of nature Moses, & Christ, corrupted by the Sodomytes. Pharysees and Papystes.

Compyled by Iohan Bale. Anno M. D. XXXVIII.

Woodcut title page of Adam and Eve with the serpent in the Garden of Eden, with lettepress compartment for title

Thus endeth thys Comedy concernynge thre lawes, of Nature, Moses, and Christ, corrupted by the Sodomytes, Pharisees & papystes most wycked. Compyled by Iohan Bale. [G4r]

Anno M<sup>.</sup> D. XXXVIII, and lately inprented per Nicolaum Bamburgensem [G4r]

Notes on how "Into fyue personages maye the partes of thys Comedy be deuyded" [G1v]; notes on "the aparellynge of the six vyces, or frutes of Infydeltye" [G1v]; woodcut portrait of the author [G2r]; "A songe vpon Benedictus Compyled by Iohan Bale" [G2v]; "The commaundementes breuelye" [G4r]

c. Aug, 1562: Entered to Thomas Colwell: "a Comyde or interlude of mr Iohn Bale".

A comedy concerning three laws of nature moses and christ corrupted by the sodomites pharisees and papists compiled by john bale anno MDXXXVIII


A NEWE Comedy or Enterlude/ concernyng thre lawes, of  Nature, Moises, and Christe, corrupted by the Sodomytes, Pharysies, and Papistes:

The Players names. [in double columns] Deus Pater,  Nature lex. | Moseh lex.  Christi lex. | Infidelitas,  vel Euangelium, | Idolatria,  Sodomismus | Ambitio,  Auaricia, | Pseudodoctrina,  Hypocrisis. | Uindicta Dei,  Fides Christiana. [in single column, centered below others] Baleus Prolocutor.

and nowe newly Imprynted. The yere of our Lord, M, D, LXII,

THVS ENDETH this Comedye, concernynge thre Lawes, of Nature, Moyses, and Christ, corrupted by the Sodomytes, Pharysies, and Papistes most wicked. Compyled by Iohn Bale. [L3r]

IMPRYNTED AT London/ in S. brydes Churchyarde, ouer agaynste the North Doore of the Churche, by Thomas Colwell. Anno Domini .M.D.LXII. vi. Die Nouembris. [L3v]

Notes on how "Into fyue personages maye the partes of thys Comedy be deuyded" [A1v]; notes on "the aparellynge of the six vyces, or frutes of Infydeltye" [A1v]; "The ten comaundementes bryefelye" [L1v]; "A songe vpon Benedictus: Compyled by Iohn Bale" [L2r]

A new comedy or interlude concerning three laws of nature moses and christ corrupted by the sodomites pharisees and papists compiled by john bale and now newly imprinted. The year of our lord MDLXII the players' names deus pater nature lex moseh lex christi lex infidelitas vel evangelium idolatria sodomismus ambitio avaricia pseudodoctrina hypocrisis vindicta dei fides christiana baleus prolocutor


Somebody, Avarice, and Minister (Somebody and Others, or The Spoiling of Lady Verity)

Imperfect copy: survives in two leaves only. In <i>The Stationers' Company and the Printers of London, 1501-1557</i> (Cambridge: Cambridge UP, 2013), Peter W. M. Blayney dates this edition to "1551?" (Appendix K, 2:1048).


Johan the Evangelist

Here begynneth the enterlude of Iohan the Euangelyst.

Woodcut of haloed evangelist on title page

Thus endeth the Enterlude of faynt Iohan the Euangelyste. [C4r]

Imprynted at London in Foster laene by Iohñ Waley. [C4r]

In The Stationers' Company and the Printers of London, 1501-1557 (Cambridge: Cambridge UP, 2013), Peter W. M. Blayney identifies the printer of this edition as the printer of An Envoy from Thomas Smyth (STC 22880.2) (Appendix K, 2:1048).

Here beginneth the interlude of john the evangelist


Wealth and Health

An enterlude of Welth, and Helth, very mery and full of Pastyme,

The Names of the players. [in triple columns] Welth.  Ilwyll.   Hance. | Helth,  Shrowdwyt.  Remedy | Lybertie. [in single column, centered below others] Foure may easely play this Playe. [<i>var</i>.: "foure"]

newly at this tyme Imprinted. [<i>var</i>.: "att his"]

c. Aug-Sep, 1557: Entered to John Walley: "these bokes Called Welth and helthe".

An interlude of wealth and health very merry and full of pastime newly at this time imprinted. The names of the players wealth ill will hance health shrewd wit remedy liberty four may easily play this play


Troas

<i>THE SIXT  TRAGEdie</i> ... entituled Troas, with diuers and sundrye addicions to the same.

<i>of the most graue and prudent</i> author Lucius, Anneus, Seneca, ... Newly set forth in Englyshe by Iasper Heywood studient in Oxenforde.

Anno domini. 1559. <i>Cum priuilegio ad imprimendum solum</i>.

Imprinted at London in Fletestrete within Temple barre, at the signe of the hand and starre, by Richard Tottyll. <i>Cum priuilegio ad imprimendum solum</i>. [F3v]

"The epistle" to: Elizabeth I, Queen; from: Jasper Heywood [A2r]

"The preface to the tragedie" (prologue or argument) [A5r]

c. Jan 14, 1559: Entered to Richard Tottell: "a treat<i>es</i> of senaca".

The sixth tragedy of the most grave and prudent author lucius annaeus seneca entitled troas with divers and sundry additions to the same newly set forth in english by jasper heywood student in oxford. Anno domini 1559 cum privilegio ad imprimendum solum


Troas

<i>of the most graue and prudent</i> author Lucius, Anneus, Seneca, ... Newly set forth in Englishe by Iasper Heywood studient in Oxenforde.


Troas

THE SIXT <i>Tragedie</i> ... entituled Troas, with diuers & sundrie addicions to the same

<i>of the most graue</i> and prudent author Lucius, Anneus, Seneca, ... Newly set foorth in Englishe by Iasper Heywood, studient in Oxenforde.

<i>Imprinted at London by Thomas Powell, for George Bucke</i>.

The sixth tragedy of the most grave and prudent author lucius annaeus seneca entitled troas with divers and sundry additions to the same newly set forth in english by jasper heywood student in oxford. Imprinted at london by thomas powell for george buck


Thyestes

THE SECONDE TRAGEDIE ... entituled Thyestes

OF Seneca ... faithfully Englished by Iasper Heywood fellowe of Alsolne College in Oxforde.

IMPRINTED AT London  in Fletestrete in the hous late Thomas Berthelettes. Anno .1560. 26. die Martij.

<i>JMPRINTED AT</i> London in Fletestrete, in the house late Thomas Berthelettes. Cum priuilegio ad imprimendum solum. ANNO. M. D. LX. [E6v]

"The Epistle" to: John Mason (diplomat); from: Jasper Heywood [*2r]

"The translatour to the book" (verses) [*3r]

In <i>The Stationers' Company and the Printers of London, 1501-1557</i> (Cambridge: Cambridge UP, 2013), Peter W. M. Blayney identifies the printer of this edition as Richard Payne (Appendix K, 2:1054).

The second tragedy of seneca entitled thyestes faithfully englished by jasper heywood fellow of all soul's college in oxford. Imprinted at london in fleet street in the house late thomas berthelet's anno 1560 26 die martii


Impatient Poverty

Foure men may well and easelye playe thys Interlude. Peace and Coll hassarde and Cōscyence, for one man. Haboundaunce and mysrule for another man. Imapaciente pouerte, Prosperyte, and pouerte, for one man. Enuye and the sommer for another man.

Thus endeth the enterlute called Impacyente pouertye. [E2v]

Imprinted at London, in Paules Churche yearde at the Sygne of the Swane by Iohn Kynge. [E2v]

Jun 10, 1560: Entered to John King: "these Copyes ... impaciens poverte".
Jan 15, 1582: Transferred from late Sampson Awdely (alias for John Awdely) to John Charlewood (conditionally): "Plaiebookes ... ympacient pouertie".

A new interlude of impatient poverty newly imprinted. MVLX four men may well and easily play this interlude peace and colhazard and conscience for one man abundance and misrule for another man impatient poverty prosperity and poverty for one man envy and the summoner for another man


Impatient Poverty

Foure men may well and easely playe it. Peace, Coll hassarde and Concience for one man. Haboundaunce and Mysrule for a nother man. Imapacient pouerte, Prosperyte, & pouerte, for one. Enuy and the Somner for a nother man.

Imperfect copy: lacks everything after gathering D, presumably two leaves of E.

A new interlude of impatient poverty newly imprinted. four men may well and easily play it peace and colhazard and conscience for one man abundance and misrule for another man impatient poverty prosperity and poverty for one envy and the summoner for another man


Nice Wanton

A Preaty Interlude called, Nice wanton, [in single column] Wherein ye  may see, | Three braunces of an yll tree, | The mother and her chyldren three,  | Twoo naught, and one godlye. | Early sharpe, that wyll be thorne, | Soone  yll, that wyll be naught: | To be naught, better vnborne, | Better vnfed, then  naughtely taught.

[in single column] Personages. | The messenger. [in double columns] Barnabas.  Iniquitie baily errand. | Ismael.  Xantipe. | Dalila.  Worldly shame. | Eulalia.  Daniel the iudge.

Ut magnum magnos, pueros puerilia deocus.

Imprinted at London, in Paules Churche yearde at the Sygne of the Swane by Iohn Kyng. [C2v]

Jun 10, 1560: Entered to John King: "these Copyes ... nyce wanton".

A pretty interlude called nice wanton wherein ye may see three branches of an ill tree the mother and her children three two naught and one godly early sharp that will be thorn soon ill that will be naught to be naught better unborn better unfed than naughtily taught. Ut magnum magnos, pueros puerilia decus personages the messenger barnabas iniquity baily arrant ishmael xanthippe dalila worldly shame eulalia Daniel the judge anno domini MDLX


Nice Wanton

A pretie Enterlude called Nice wanton. [in single column] Wherin ye may see, | Three braunches of an il tree: | The mother and her Children three,  | Two naught, and one godly. | Early sharp, that wilbe thorne, | Soone il, that  wil be naught: | To be naught better vnborne, | Better vnfed then naughtily  taught.

[in single column] Players. | The messenger. [in double columns] Barnabas.  Iniquitie, bayly arrant. | Ismael.  Xantippe. | Dalila.  Worldly shame. | Eulalia.  Daniel the Iudge.

Imprinted at London at the long Shop adioyning vnto Saint Mildreds Church in the Pultrie, by Iohn Allde. [C2v]

A pretty interlude called nice wanton wherein ye may see three branches of an ill tree the mother and her children three two naught and one godly early sharp that will be thorn soon ill that will be naught to be naught better unborn better unfed than naughtily taught. Et magnum magnos, pueros puerilia decus players the messenger barnabas iniquity baily arrant ishmael xanthippe dalila worldly shame eulalia Daniel the judge imprinted at london at the long shop adjoining unto saint mildred's church in the poultry by john allde


A Merry Jest of Robin Hood and of His Life

Collection of a Nondramatic Text and an Interlude

A mery geste of Robyn Hoode and of hys lyfe, wyth a new playe for to be played in Maye games very plesaunte and full of pastyme.

Two woodcuts of figures on title page, one of a man with bow and arrow, one of a knight with "Lytel Iohn" printed in label

Imprinted at London vpon the thre Crane wharfe by wyllyam Copland [I2v]

A merry jest of robin hood and of his life with a new play for to be played in may games very pleasant and full of pastime


A merry Iest of <i>Robin  Hood,</i> and of his life, With a newe play for to be plaied in May-games.  Very pleasant and full of pastime.

LONDON. Printed for <i>Edward White</i>.

Two woodcuts of figures on title page, one of a man with bow and arrow, one of a knight with "Litle Iohn" printed above

Thus endeth the play of Robin hood. [H4r]

Greg calls this edition a quarto-form octavo [(4°-form) 8°], but it is better described as a large-paper quarto; see G.T. Tanselle, "The Concept of Format," <i>Studies in Bibliography</i> 53 (2000): 67-115.

A merry jest of robin hood and of his life with a new play for to be played in may games very pleasant and full of pastime London printed for Edward white


Godly Queen Esther

A newe enterlude drawen oute of the holy scripture of  godly queene Hester, verye necessary ... Com nere vertuous matrons & womē kind | Here may ye learne of Hesters duty, | In all comlines of vertue you shall finde | How to behaue your selues in humilitie.

The names of the players. [in double columns] The prologue   Pryde. | King Assuer[us].  Adulation. | iii. gentlemen   Ambition. | Aman.  Hardy dardy. | Mardocheus   A Iewe. | Hester.   Arbona. | Pursueuant.   Scriba.

and imprinted, this present yere.  M.D.LXI.

Imprynted at London by Wyllyam Pickerynge and Thomas Hacket, and are to be solde at theyre shoppes. [F3v]

c. Jan-Feb, 1561: Entered to William Pickering: "a playe of quene hester".

A new interlude drawn out of the holy scripture of godly queen Esther very necessary newly made and imprinted this present year MDLXI come near virtuous matrons and womenkind here may ye learn of Esther's duty in all comeliness of virtue you shall find how to behave yourselves in humility the names of the players the prologue pride king ahasuerus adulation iii gentlemen ambition haman hardy dardy mordechai a jew esther arbona pursuivant scribe


Hercules Furens

Tragedia prima quæ inferibitur Hercules furens ... The first Tragedie ... intituled Hercules furens,

Lucii Annei Senecæ ... nuper recognita, & ab omnibus mendis, quibus antea scatebat sedulo purgata, & in studiosæ iuuentutis vtilitatē, in Anglicum metrum tanta fide conuersa, vt carmen pro carmine quoad Anglica lingua patiatur pene redditum videas. Per Iasperum Heywodum Oxoniensem. ... of Lucius Anneus Seneca, ... newly pervsed and of all faultes whereof it did before abound diligently corrected, and for the profit of young schollers so faithfully translated into English metre, that ye may se verse for verse tourned as farre as the phrase of the english permitteth By Iasper Heywood studient in Oxford.

IMPRINTED AT London by Henrye Sutton dwelling in pater noster rowe at the signe of the blacke Boy.  ANNO DOMINI. M.D.LXI. [M8v]

Epistle to: William Herbert, 1st Earl of Pembroke; from: Jasper Heywood [A1v]

A facing-page translation, with English printed in black letter and Latin in roman.

Lucii annei senecae tragedia prima quae inscribitur hercules furens nuper recognita et ab omnibus mendis quibus scatebat sedulo purgata et in studiosae iuventutis utilitatem in anglicum metrum tanta fide conversa, ut carmen pro carmine quoad anglica lingua patiatur pene redditum videas. Per iasperum heywodum oxoniensem. The first tragedy of lucius annaeus seneca entitled hercules furens newly perused and of all faults whereof it did before abound diligently corrected and for the profit of young scholars so faithfully translated into english meter that ye may see verse for verse turned as far as the phrase of the english permitteth by jasper heywood student in oxford


The Blind Beggar of Alexandria (Irus)

1 quarto (bibliographically independent and in collection)

THE BLINDE begger of Alexandria, most pleasantly discoursing his variable humours in disguised  shapes full of conceite and pleasure.

As it hath beene sundry times publickly acted in London. by the right honorable the Earle of Nottingham, Lord high Admirall his seruantes.

Imprinted at London for William Iones, dwelling at the signe of the Gun, neere Holburne Conduict. 1598.

Aug 15(?), 1598: Entered to William Jones (2): "a booke intituled, The blynde beggar of Alexandrya./ vppon Condic<i>i</i>on thatt yt belonge to noe other man".

The blind beggar of Alexandria most pleasantly discoursing his variable humors in disguised shapes full of conceit and pleasure as it hath been sundry times publicly acted in London by the right honorable the Earl of Nottingham Lord high Admiral his servants by George Chapman Gentleman imprinted at London for William Jones dwelling at the sign of the gun near holborn Conduit 1598


Jack Juggler

A new Enterlued for Chyldren to playe named Iacke Iugeler, both wytte, very playsent and merye.

The Players names. [in single column] Maysters. Boungrace.  A galant | Dame coye.  A Gentlewoman | Iacke Iugler.  the vyce. | Ienkin careaway   A Lackey. | Ales trype and go   A mayd.

Three woodcuts of figures on title page, with "Iak iugler" and "M. boūgrace" and "Dame coye" printed in labels

Imprinted at London in Temes strete at the Uintre vnpon the thre Crayne wharfe by me Wyllyam Copland [E4v, leaf mis-signed E3]

c. Nov, 1562: Entered to William Copland: "an interlude intituled Iack Iuggeler & mrs boundgrace".

A new interlude for children to play named jack juggler both witty very pleasant and merry never before imprinted the players' names masters Bongrace a gallant dame coy a gentlewoman jack juggler the vice jenkin careaway a lackey alice trip and go a maid


Jack Juggler

A new Enterlued for Chyldren to playe, named Iacke Iugeler, both wytte, and very playsent.

The Players names. [in two columns] Mayster Boungrace   A galant | Dame coye   A Gentlewoman | Iacke Iugler   The vyce | Ienkin careaway   A Lackey. | Ales trype and go   A mayd.

Three woodcuts of figures on title page, two with "D Coi" and "Boūgrace" printed in labels, the third with "Iacke Iugler" printed above

Imprinted at London in Lothbury by me Wyllyam Copland. *<sub>*</sub>* [E4v, leaf mis-signed E3]

A new interlude for children to play named jack juggler both witty and very pleasant newly imprinted the players' names master Bongrace a gallant dame coy a gentlewoman jack juggler the vice jenkin careaway a lackey alice trip and go a maid


Jack Juggler

An Enterlude for chil/dren to play named Iack Iugler / bothe wittie and very plesant.

The names of the Players. [in double columns with pointed brackets] Maister Boungrace   A Gallant | Dame Coy  A Gentlewoman | Iacke Iugler   The Uice | Ienkin Careaway   A Lackey. | Alice trip and go   A Maid.

Newly Imprinted. ... Imprinted at London at the long Shop adioyning vnto Saint Mildreds Churche in the Pultrie, by John Allde.

Imprinted at London at the long Shop adioyning vnto Saint Mildreds Churche in the Pultrie, by John Allde. [E4v]

An interlude for children to play named jack juggler both witty and very pleasant newly imprinted the names of the players master Bongrace a gallant dame coy a gentlewoman jack juggler the vice jenkin careaway a lackey alice trip and go a maid imprinted at london at the long shop adjoining unto saint mildred's church in the poultry by john allde


Thersites

A new Enterlude called Thersytes  Thys Enterlude Folowynge Dothe Declare howe  that the greatest boesters are not the greatest doers.

The names of the players [in single column] Thersites  A boster. | Mulciber  A smyth. | Mater  A mother. | Miles  A knyght. | Telemachus  A childe.

Imprinted at London, by Iohn Tysdale and are to be solde at hys shop in the vpper ende of Lombard strete, in Alhallowes churche yarde neare vntoo grace church. [E1v]

A new interlude called thersites this interlude following doth declare how that the greatest boasters are not the greatest doers the names of the players thersites a boaster mulciber a smith mater a mother miles a knight telemachus a child


Oedipus

Gathering F exists in two states, with distinct settings that affect the errata list and the colophon. Greg 36a(*) lists "Faultes escaped in the Printing" on F2v; Greg 36a(†) lists "Faults escaped in the Pryntinge." See also Greg

THE <i>LAMENTABLE  TRAgedie of OEDIPVS the Sonne of LAIVS Kyng of THEBES</i>

out of Seneca. By ALEXANDER Neuyle. [var.: "NEVyLE"]

Imprynted at London in saint Brydes Churchyarde: oueragaynst the North doore of the Churche: by Thomas ColWell. 1563. 28. Aprilis.

Imprynted at London, in Sainct Brydes Churchyarde: oueragaynste the North Doore of the CHURCHE, by Thomas Colwell. [F2v]

"The Preface to the Reader" signed "A N" (Alexander Neville) [a5r]

"The Epistle" to: Nicholas Wotton (diplomat and Dean of Canterbury and York); from: Alexander Neville [a3r]

"The names of the Speakers of this Tragedie" [a8v]

c. Mar, 1563: Entered to Thomas Colwell: "a boke intituled the lamentable history of the prynnce oedypus &c".

The lamentable tragedy of oedipus the son of laius king of thebes out of seneca by alexander neville imprinted at london in saint bride's churchyard over against the north door of the church by thomas colwell 1563 28 aprilis

"Perused and allowed according to the quenes Maiesties Iniunctions" [<i>var</i>.: "accordyng"; "Quenes"] [F2r]


Oedipus

THE <i>LAMENTABLE TRAgedie of OEDIPVS the Sonne of LAIVS Kyng of THEBES</i>

Imprynted at London in saint Brydes  Churchyarde: oueragaynst the North doore of the Churche: by Thomas ColWell. 1563. 28. Aprilis.

Imprynted at London in Sainct Brydes Churchyarde: oueragaynste the North Doore of the CHURCHE, by Thomas Colwell. [F2v]

"The Preface to the Reader" signed "A N" [a5r]


Albion Knight

c. Aug, 1565: Entered to Thomas Colwell: "a play intituled a mery playe bothe pytthy and pleasaunt of albyon knyghte".

Imperfect copy: survives in six leaves only.


Ferrex and Porrex (Gorboduc)

1 octavo, 1 octavo (bibliographically independent and in collection), 1 quarto (bibliographically independent and in collection)

whereof three Actes were wrytten by Thomas Nortone, and the two laste by Thomas Sackuyle.

Sett forthe as the same was shewed before the QVENES most excellent Maiestie, in her highnes Court of Whitehall, the .xviii. day of Ianuary, Anno Domini. 1561. By the Gentlemen of Thynner Temple in London.

IMPRYNTED AT LONDON in Fletestrete, at the Signe of the Faucon by William Griffith: And  are to be sold at his Shop in Saincte Dunstones Churchyarde in the West of London. Anno .1565. Septemb. 22.

The ende of the Tragedie of Kynge <i>Gorboduc</i>. [E4r]

"The Order of the dõme shewe before the firste Acte, and the Signification thereof" [A2v]

c. Sep, 1565: Entered to William Griffith: "A Tragie [sic] of gorboduc where iij actes were wretten by Thomas norton and the laste by Thomas Sackvyle &c".

The play was performed in January 1562, so the date in the performance attribution follows the legal reckoning.

The tragedy of gorboduc whereof three acts were written by thomas norton and the two last by thomas sackville set forth as the same was showed before the queen's most excellent majesty in her highness' court of Whitehall, the XVIII day of january anno domini 1561 by the gentlemen of the inner temple in london. Imprinted at london in fleet street at the sign of the falcon by william griffith and are to be sold at his shop in saint dunstan's churchyard in the west of london anno 1565 septemb. 22


Ferrex and Porrex (Gorboduc)

set forth without addition or alteration but altogether as the same was shewed on stage before the Queenes Maiestie, about nine yeares past, <i>vz</i>. the xviij. day  of Ianuarie. 1561. by the gentlemen of the Inner Temple. Seen and allowed. &c.

Imprinted at London by Iohn Daye, dwelling ouer Aldersgate.

"The P. to the Reader" (by printer) [A2r]

"The order of the domme shew before the first act, and the sig- [<i>sic</i>] signification thereof" [A3r]

the tradedy of ferrex and porrex set forth without addition or alteration but altogether as the same was showed on stage before the queen's majesty about nine years past viz. the xviii day of January 1561 by the gentlemen of the inner temple seen and allowed etc. imprinted at London by john day dwelling over aldersgate


Ferrex and Porrex (Gorboduc)

whereof three Actes were written by Thomas Norton, and the two last by Thomas Sackuyle.

Set forth as the same was shewed before the Queenes most excellent Maiesty, in her highnes Court of Whitehall, by the Gentlemen of the Inner Temple.

AT LONDON,  Printed by Edward Allde for Iohn Perrin, and are to be sold in Paules Church-yard, at the signe of the Angell.  1590.

The ende of the Tragedie of King <i>Gorboduc.</i> [G4v]

"The Order of the dumbe shewe <i>before the first Act, and the signification thereof</i>" [A2v]

Greg writes, "It seems likely, from the number of copies that survive," that this edition of the play "was also issued independently" (<i>Bibliography</i>, 1:117).

the tragedy of gorboduc whereof three acts were written by Thomas Norton and the two last by Thomas Sackville set forth as the same was showed before the queen's most excellent majesty in her highness' court of Whitehall by the gentlemen of the inner temple at London printed by Edward allde for john perrin and are to be sold in paul's churchyard at the sign of the angel. 1590.


King Darius

A Pretie new Enterlude both pithie & pleasaunt of  the Story of Kyng Daryus, Beinge taken out of the third and fourth Chapter of  the thyrd booke of Esdras.

[in single column] The names of the Players. | The Prolocutor. [in double columns] Iniquytie.  Charytie. |  Importunytie.  Parcyalytie. |  Equytie.  Daryus kynge. | Agreable.  Perplexitie. | Preparatus.  Curyosytie. | Iuda.  Persya. | Medey.  Aethyopia. | Constancie.  Optymates. | Anagnostes.  Stipator primus. | Stipator secūdus.   Zorobabell. [in single column, centered below others] Syxe persons may easely play  it.

IMPRYNTED AT LONDON IN  FLETE-streat beneath the Conduite, at the sygne of S. Iohn Euangelyst by  Thomas Colwell.  Anno Domini.  M.D.LXV.  In October.

c. Oct, 1565: Entered to Thomas Colwell: "a playe intituled of the story of king Daryous beyinge taken oute of the iiide & iiijth chapeter of the iijde boke of Esdras &c".

A pretty new interlude both pithy and pleasant of the story of king darius being taken out of the third and fourth chapter of the third book of esdras the names of the players the prolocutor iniquity charity importunity partiality equity darius king agreeable perplexity preparatus curiosity Judah Persia Medea Ethiopia constancy optimates anagnostes stipator primus stipator secundus zorobabel six persons may easily play it imprinted at London in fleet street beneath the conduit at the sign of St. John Evangelist by Thomas colwell anno domini MDLXV in October


King Darius

A preaty new Enterlude, both pythie and pleasaunt, of  the Story of King Daryus. Being taken out of the thyrde and fourth Chapter of  the thyrde Booke of Esdras.

[in single column] The names of the Players. | The Prolocutor. [in double columns]  Iniquitie.  Charitie. |  Importunitie.  Parciallitie. |  Equitie.  Daryus King. | Agreeable.  Perplexitie. | Preparatus.  Curyositie. | Iuda.  Persia. | Medey.  Aethyopia. | Constancie.  Optimates. | Anagnostes.  Stipator prymus. | Stipator secūdus.   Zorobabell. [in single column, centered below others] Syx persons may easily play it.

Imprinted at London in Fleetestreate, beneath the Conduite, at the sygne of S. Iohn Euangelist, by  Hugh Iackson.  Anno Domini. 1577.

A pretty new interlude both pithy and pleasant of the story of king darius being taken out of the third and fourth chapter of the third book of esdras the names of the players the prolocutor iniquity charity importunity partiality equity darius king agreeable perplexity preparatus curiosity Judah Persia Medea Ethiopia constancy optimates anagnostes stipator primus stipator secundus zorobabel six persons may easily play it imprinted at London in fleet street beneath the conduit at the sign of St. John Evangelist by hugh Jackson anno domini 1577


Lusty Juventus

An Enterlude called Lusty Iuuentus. Liuely describyng the frailtie of youth: of nature, prone to vyce: by grace and good councell traynable to vertue.

[in single column] The Personages that speake, | Messenger. |  Lusty Iuuentus | Good councell. | Knowledge. | Sathan the Deuyl. | Hypocrisie. |  Felowshyp. | Abhominable liuing. | Gods mercyfull promyses | Foure may play it easely, takyng such partes as they thinke best: so that any one tak of those partes that be not in place at once.

Imprinted at London in Paules churche yeard, by Abraham Uele, at the sygne of the Lambe. [E2v]

Aug 14, 1560: Entered to John King: "a playe Called Iuventus".

In <i>The Stationers' Company and the Printers of London, 1501-1557</i> (Cambridge: Cambridge UP, 2013), Peter W. M. Blayney dates this edition to "1551" (Appendix K, 2:1055).

An interlude called lusty juventus lively describing the frailty of youth of nature prone to vice by grace and good counsel trainable to virtue the personages that speak messenger lusty juventus good counsel knowledge satan the devil hypocrisy fellowship abominable living god's merciful promises four may play it easily taking such parts as they think best so that any one take of those parts that be not in place at once


Lusty Juventus

An Enterlude called lusty Iuuentus, Lyuely discribing the frailtye of youth: of nature, prone to vice: by grace and good counsayll, trayneable to vertue.

[in single column] The names of the players. | Messenger. | Lusty  Iuuentus. | Good Counsell. | Knowledge. | Sathan the deuill. | Hypocrisy. |  Felowship. | Abhominable lyuing. | Gods mercifull promises. | Foure may play it easely, taking such partes as they thinke best: so that any one take of those partes that be not in place at once.

Imprinted at London by Iohn Awdely dwelling in litle Britayne strete without Aldersgate. [F2r]

An interlude called lusty juventus lively describing the frailty of youth of nature prone to vice by grace and good counsel trainable to virtue the names of the players messenger lusty juventus good counsel knowledge satan the devil hypocrisy fellowship abominable living god's merciful promises four may play it easily taking such parts as they think best so that any one take of those parts that be not in place at once


Lusty Juventus

An Enterlude called lusty Iuuentus. Lyuely describing the frailtie of youth: of natur, prone to vyce: by grace and good counsayll, traynable to vertue.

[in single column] The parsonages that speake. | Messenger. |  Lusty Iuuentus. | Good counsaill. | Knowledge. | Sathan the deuyll. |  Hypocrisie. | Felowship. | Abhominable lyuing. | Gods mercifull promises. |  Foure may play it easely, taking such partes as they thinke best: so that any  one take of those partes that be not in place at once.

Imprynted at London, in Lothbury, ouer agaynst Sainct Margarits Church, by Wyllyam Copland. [E3r]


Agamemnon

THE Eyght Tragedie ... Entituled <i>AGAMEMNON</i>.

of Seneca. ... Translated out of Latin in to English, by <i>Iohn Studley</i>, Student in Trinitie Colledge in Cambridge.

IMPRINTED AT LONDON in Fletestreat, beneath the  Conduit, at the signe of S. Iohn Euangelyst, by Thomas Colwell. (?) Anno  Domini.  M. D. LXVI.

"Faultes scaped in the verses" [A1v]; "Faultes escaped in printing" [G8v]

8: by unsigned (2); "W. R." (2); "H. C."; "Thomas Delapeend"; "W. Parkar"; "T. B." [¶2r]

"The Epistle" to: William Cecil (1st Baron Burghley); from: John Studley [A2r]

"The names of the speakers of this Tragedie" [A4v]

c. Feb, 1566: Entered to Thomas Colwell: "a boke intituled the eighte Tragide of Senyca".

The eighth tragedy of Seneca entitled Agamemnon translated out of latin into English by john studley student at trinity college in Cambridge imprinted at London in fleet street beneath the conduit at the sign of St. John Evangelist by Thomas colwell anno domini MDLXVI


The Cruel Debtor

c. Mar, 1566: Entered to Thomas Colwell: "a ballet intituled an interlude the Cruell Detter by Wager".

Imperfect copy: survives in four leaves only.


Medea

THE seuenth Tragedie ... Entituled <i>MEDEA:</i>

of Seneca, ... Translated <i>out of Latin into English, by IOHN STVDLEY</i>, Student in Trinitie Colledge in Cambridge.

Imprinted at London in Fleetestreate, beneth the Conduit, at the Signe of Sainct Iohn Euangelist,  by Thomas Colwell.  <i>Anno Domini M. D. LXVI.</i>

Epistle to: Francis Russell, 2nd Earl of Bedford; from: John Studley [A2r]

"The Argument to the Tragedie by the Translatour" [A4v]

"The names of the Speakers of this Tragedie" [A4v]

c. Jun, 1566: Entered to Thomas Colwell: "a boke intituled the tragedy of Seneca media by Iohn Studley of trenety Colledge in cambryge".

the seventh tragedy of Seneca entitled medea translated out of latin into English by john studley student in trinity college in Cambridge imprinted at London in fleet street beneath the conduit at the sign of saint john evangelist by Thomas Colwell anno domini mdlxvi


Octavia

The ninth <i>Tragedie ... called Octauia</i>.

<i>of Lucius Anneus Seneca</i> ... Translated out of Latine into English, by T. N. Student in Cambridge.

Imprinted at London, by <i>Henry Denham, dwelling in Pater noster rowe, at the</i> signe of the Starre. [H1r]

"The Epistle" to: Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester; from: Thomas Nuce [A3r]

Cut of crest of Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester [A3v]

Jul 22-Aug 20, 1566: Entered to Henry Denham: "a boke intituled the ixth and xth tragide of lucious Anneus oute of the laten into englesshe by T W fellowe of pembrek hall in chambryge".

The ninth tragedy of lucius annaeus Seneca called Octavia translated out of latin into English by T.N. student in Cambridge imprinted at London by Henry Denham


Ralph Roister Doister

"Certaine Songs to be song by those which shall vse this Comedie or Enterlude" [I1v]

c. Oct, 1566: Entered to Thomas Hacket: "a play intituled Rauf Ruyster Duster &c".


The Life and Repentance of Mary Magdalene

There are two issues of this edition: Greg 47a(*) is dated 1566; Greg 47a(†) is dated 1567. See also Greg

A new Enterlude, ... entreating of the Life and Repentaunce of Marie Magdalene: not only godlie, learned and fruitefull, but also well furnished with pleasaunt myrth and pastime, very delectable for those which shall heare or reade the same.

The names of the Players. [in double columns] Infidelitie the Uice.  The Lawe. | Marie Magdalene.  Knowledge of sinne. | Pride of life.  Christ Iesus. | Cupiditie.  Fayth. | Carnall Concupiscence.  Repentaunce. | Simon the Pharisie.  Iustification. | Malicious Iudgement.  Loue. [in single column, centered below others] Foure may easely play this Enterlude.

neuer before this tyme imprinted, ... Imprinted at London, by Iohn Charlewood, dwelling in Barbican, at the signe of the halfe Eagle and the Key. Anno. 1566.

c. Dec-Jan, 1567: Entered to John Charlewood: "an interlude of the Repentaunce of mary magdalen &c".

A new interlude never before this time imprinted entreating of the life and repentance of Mary Magdalene not only godly learned and fruitful but also well furnished with pleasant mirth and pastime very delectable for those which shall hear or read the same made by the learned clerk lewis wager the names of the players infidelity the vice the law Mary Magdalene knowledge of sin pride of life Christ jesus cupidity faith carnal concupiscence repentance simon the Pharisee justification malicious judgment love four may easily play this interlude. imprinted at London by john charlewood dwelling in barbican at the sign of the half eagle and the key anno 1566


A new Enterlude, ... entreating of the Life and  Repentaunce of Marie Magdalene: not only godlie, learned and fruitefull, but  also well furnished with pleasaunt myrth and pastime, very delectable for those  which shall heare or reade the same.

neuer before this tyme imprinted, ... Imprinted at London, by Iohn  Charlewood, dwelling in Barbican, at the signe of the halfe Eagle and the Key.  Anno. 1567.

A new interlude never before this time imprinted entreating of the life and repentance of mary Magdalene not only godly learned and fruitful but also well furnished with pleasant mirth and pastime very delectable for those which shall hear or read the same made by the learned clerk lewis wager the names of the players infidelity the vice the law mary Magdalene knowledge of sin pride of life Christ jesus cupidity faith carnal concupiscence repentance simon the Pharisee justification malicious judgment love four may easily play this interlude. imprinted at London by john charlewood dwelling in barbican at the sign of the half eagle and the key anno 1567


The Interlude of Vice (Orestes)

A NEWE Enterlude of Uice Conteyninge, the Historye of Horestes with the cruell reuengment of his Fathers death, vpon his one naturtll Mother.

The players names. [in quadruple columns] The Uice,  Clytemnestra.   Sodyer.  Truthe. | Rusticus.  Halltersycke.   Nobulle.  Fame. | Hodge.  Hempstryng.   Nature.  Hermione. |  Hrorestes  Nestor.  Prouisyon.   Dewtey. | Idumeus.  Menalaus.  Harranld.   Messenger. | Councell.  A  woman.  Sodyer.  Egestus. | [aligned with fourth column] Commones. [in single column] The names deuided for  vi. to playe. | The fyrst the Uice and Nature. and Dewtey. 3. | 2. Rusticus.  Idumeus. 2. Sodyer. Menelauus. & Nobulles. 5. | 3. Hodge. Councell.  Messenger. Nestor. & Commones. 5. | 4. Horestes. a woman. & Prologue.  3, | 5. Haulltersicke. Sodyer. Egistus. Harrauld. Fame. Truth and Idumeus. 7. | 6. Hempstrynge. Clytemnestra. Prouisyon. & Hesmione. 4.

Imprinted at London tn Fletestrete, at the signe of the Falcon by Wylliam Gryffith, and are to be  solde at his shope in S. Dunstons Churcheyearde. Anno. 1567.

Finis. q. I. P. [woodcut of a scribe, with "<i>SAPIENS DOMINABITVR ASTRIS.</i>" printed around it] [E4v]

Imprinted at London in Fletestrete, at the signe of the Faucon, by Wylliam Gryffith, and are to be solde at his shoppe in Saynte Dunstones Church yarde. Anno. Domini.1567. [E4v]

A new interlude of Vice containing the history of Orestes with the cruel revengement of his father's death upon his own natural mother by john pickering the players' names the vice Clytemnestra soldier truth rusticus haltersick noble fame hodge hempstring nature Hermione orestes nestor provision duty idemeus menelaeus herald messenger counsel a woman soldier aegisthus commons the names divided for VI to play the first the vice and nature and duty 3 2 rusticus idemeus 2 soldier menelaeus and nobles 5 3 hodge counsel messenger nestor and commons 5 4 orestes a woman and prologue 3 5 haltersick soldier aegisthus herald fame truth and idemeus 7 6 hempstring Clytemnestra provision and Hermione 4 imprinted at London in fleet street at the sign of the falcon by William Griffith and are to be sold at his shop in St. Dunstan's churchyard anno 1567


The Trial of Treasure

A new and mery Enterlude, called the Triall of Treasure,

[in single column] The names of the plaiers, | First, Sturdines,  Contentation, Uisitation, Time. | The second, Lust Sapience, Consolation. | The  thirde, the Preface, Iust, Pleasure, Gredy gutte. | The fourth, Elation, Trust,  a woman, and Treasure, a woman. | The fifth, Inclination the Uice.

newly set foorth, and neuer before this tyme imprinted. ... Imprinted at Londō in Paules Churcheyarde, at the signe of the  Lucrece by Thomas Purfoote. 1567.

Imprinted at Londō in Paules Churcheyarde, at the signe of the Lucrece by Thomas Purfoote. [E5v]

A new and merry interlude called the trial of treasure newly set forth and never before this time imprinted the names of the players first sturdiness contention Visitation time. The second lust sapience consolation the third the preface just pleasure greedy gut the fourth elation trust a woman and treasure a woman the fifth inclination the vice. Imprinted at London in paul's churchyard at the sign of the lucrece by Thomas purfoot 1567


Like Will to Like

An Enterlude Intituled/ Like wil to like quod the Deuel to the Colier, very godly and ful of plesant mirth.  Wherin is declared not onely what punishement  followeth those that wil rather followe licentious liuing, then to esteem &  followe good councel: and what great benefits and commodities they receiue that  apply them vnto vertuous liuing and good exercises.

Fiue may easely play this enterlude. The  names of the players<sup>.</sup> [in groups, joined by vertical rules, in double columns; group 1, column 1] The Prologue | Tom Tospot | Hankin hangman | Tom Colier | for one [group 2, column 2] Hance | Uertuous life | Godes promises | Cutbert cutpurs | for one [group 3, column 1] Lucifer | Ralfe Roister | Good fame | Seueritie | for one [group 4, column 2] Philip Fleming | Pierce Pickpurs | Honour | for another [in single columns, centered below others] Nichol newfangle the vice.

Imprinted at Lōdon at the long shop adioyning  vnto S. Mildreds Churche in the Pultrie by Iohn Allde. Anno Domini 1568.

c. Sep, 1568: Entered to John Allde: "a play lyke Wyll to lyke qd the Devell to the Collyer".
Apr 22, 1640: Transferred from Elizabeth Allde decd. to Richard Oulton: "saluo Iure cuiuscunque ... Like to like. quoth the divell to the Collier."

An interlude entitled like will to like quoth the devil to the collier very godly and full of pleasant mirth wherein is declared not only what punishment followeth those that will rather follow licentious living than to esteem and follow good counsel and what great benefits and commodities they receive that apply them unto virtuous living and good exercises made by Ulpian fulwel five may easily play this interlude the names of the players the prologue hance tom tosspot hankin hangman for one virtuous life god's promises for one tom collier Cuthbert cutpurse Lucifer Philip fleming Ralph roister good fame for one pierce pickpurse honor for another severity Nichol newfangle the vice imprinted at London at the long shop adjoining unto St. mildred's church in the poultry by john allde. Anno domini 1568.


Like Will to Like

An Enterlude intituled/ Like  wil to like quod the Deuil to the Colier, very godly & ful of pleasant  mirth. Wherin is declared not onely what punishment foloweth those that wil rather folowe licentious liuing, then to esteem & folowe good councel: and what great benefits and commodities they receiue that apply them vnto vertuous liuing and good exercises.

Fiue may easely play this Enterlude. The names of the players. [in groups, joined by vertical rules, in double columns; group 1, column 1] The Prologue | Tom Tospot | Hankin hangman | Tom Colier | for one [group 2, column 2] Hance | Uertuous life | Gods promises | Cutbert cutpurs | for one [group 3, column 1] Lucifer | Ralfe Roister | Good Fame | Seueritie | for one [group 4, column 2] Philip Flemming | Pierce Pickpurs | Honour. | for another [in single column, centered below others] Nichol Newfangle. the vice.

Imprinted at Lōdon at the long shop adioyning vnto Saint Mildreds Church in the Pultrie by Iohn Allde.

An interlude entitled like will to like quoth the devil to the collier very godly and full of pleasant mirth wherein is declared not only what punishment followeth those that will rather follow licentious living than to esteem and follow good counsel and what great benefits and commodities they receive that apply them unto virtuous living and good exercises made by Ulpian fulwel five may easily play this interlude the names of the players the prologue hance tom tosspot hankin hangman for one virtuous life god's promises for one tom collier Cuthbert cutpurse Lucifer Philip fleming Ralph roister good fame for one pierce pickpurse honor for another severity Nichol newfangle the vice imprinted at London at the long shop adjoining unto Saint mildred's church in the poultry by john allde.


Like Will to Like

A pleasant Enterlude, intituled, Like will to Like  quoth the Deuill to the Collier.  Wherin is declared what punishments followe those that will rather liue licentiously: then esteeme and followe good Councell. And what benefits they receiue that apply them selues to vertuous liuing  and good exercises.

Fiue may easely play this Enterlude. [in groups separated by rules, joined by pointed brackets, in double columns; group 1, column 1] The Prologue. | Tom Tospot. | Hākin hangman. | Tom Colier. } For one. [group 2, column 2] Haunce. | Vertuous Life. | Gods Promise. | Cutbert cutpurs } For one. [group 3, column 1] Lucifcr. | Rafe Roister. | Good Fame. | Seueritie. } For one. [group 4, column 2] Philip Fleming. | Pierce pickpurs | Honour. } For one. [in single column, centered below others] { Nichol Newfangle the Uice. }

LONDON  Printed by Edward Allde, and are to be Solde at the Long Shop adioyning vnto  Sainte Mildreds Church in the Pultrie. 1587.

A pleasant interlude entitled like will to like quoth the devil to the collier wherein is declared what punishments follow those that will rather live licentiously than esteem and follow good counsel and what benefits they receive that apply themselves to virtuous living and good exercises made by Ulpian fulwel five may easily play this interlude the prologue tom tosspot hankin hangman tom collier for one hance virtuous life god's promise Cuthbert cutpurse for one Lucifer Ralph roister good fame severity for one Philip fleming pierce pickpurse honor for one Nichol newfangle the vice London printed by Edward allde and are to be sold at the long shop adjoining unto saint mildred's church in the poultry 1587


Jacob and Esau

A newe mery and wittie Comedie or Enterlude, ...  treating vpon the Historie of Iacob and Esau, taken out of the .xxvij. Chap. of  the first booke of Moses <i>entituled  Genesis.</i>

<i>The  partes and names of the Players</i> who are to be consydered to be Hebrews and so should be apparailed with attire. [in double columns reading vertically, joined by pointed brackets] 1 The Prologe, a Poete. | 2 Isaac, an olde man, father to Iacob & Esau. | 3 Rebecca an olde womā, wife to  Isaac. | 4 Esau, a yong man and a hunter. | 5 Iacob, a yong mā of godly  conuersation. | 6 Zethar a neighbour. | 7 Hanan, a neighbour to Isaac also. | 8  Ragau, seruaunt vnto Esau. | 9 Mido, a little Boy, leading Isaac. | 10 Deborra, the  nurse of Isaacs Tente. | 11 Abra, a little wench, seruāt to Rebecca.

newely imprinted, ... Imprinted at London  by Henrie Bynneman, dwelling in Knightrider streate, at the signe of the  Mermayde.  Anno Domini. 1568.

Thus endeth this Comedie or Enterlude of Iacob and Esau. [G4v]

"This song must be song after the prayer" (verses) [G4r]; "Then foloweth the prayer" (verses) [G4v]

c. Oct-Nov, 1557: Entered to Henry Sutton: "an enterlude vpon the history of Iacobe and Esawe out of the xxvij chapeter of the fyrste boke of moyses Called genyses".

A new merry and witty comedy or interlude newly imprinted treating upon the history of Jacob and esau taken out of the xxvii chap. Of the first book of moses entitled genesis the parts and names of the players who are to be considered to be Hebrews and so should be appareled with attire. 1 the prologue a poet 2 isaac an old man father to Jacob and esau 3 rebecca an old woman wife to Isaac 4 esau a young man and a hunter 5 jacob a young man of godly conversation 6 zethar a neighbor 7 hanan a neighbor to Isaac also 8 ragau servant unto esau 9 mido a little boy leading Isaac 10 deborah the nurse of isaac's tent 11 abra a little wench servant to Rebecca imprinted at London by henry bynneman dwelling in knightrider street at the sign of the mermaid anno domini 1568


Patient and Meek Grissel

THE COMMODYE OF pacient and meeke Grissill, Whearin  is declared, the good example, of her pacience towardes her Husband: and  lykewise, the due obedience of Children, toward their Parentes.

[in single column] Eight persons maye easely play this Commody. |  1. Polliticke Perswasion the Uice. the Epiloge. For one. | 2. Preface. Marquis.  For another. | 3. Fidence. Indigence. The second Paidge or Seruing man, The Sonne of Grissill. For another. | 4. Reason. Dilligence. Countis Mayd.  Pacience. and the Daughter of Grissill. For another. | 5. Sobrietie. Countis of  Pango. Cōmon people. Constancy. | 6. Rumor. Iannickle. | 7. Iannickells  Wife. The first of the Pages. The Nursse. | 8. Grissill. The Midwife.

Imprinted at London, in Fleetestreat beneath the Conduit, at the signe of Saint Iohn Euangelist by Thomas Colwell. [I1v]

c. Apr, 1566: Entered to Thomas Colwell: "an history of meke and pacyent gresell".<br />c. Feb, 1569: Entered to Thomas Colwell: "the history of payciente gresell &c".

Greg dates this edition to [1569?], but STC dates it to [1566?]. DEEP originally followed Greg but has now changed to the STC date.

The comedy of patient and meek grissel wherein is declared the good example of her patience towards her husband and likewise the due obedience of children toward their parents newly compiled by john phillip eight persons may easily play this comedy 1 politic persuasion the vice the epilogue for one 2 preface marquis for another 3 fidence indigence the second page or serving man the son of grissel for another 4 reason diligence countess' maid patience and the daughter of grissel for another 5 sobriety countess of pango common people constancy 6 rumor janicle 6 janicle's wife the first of the pages the nurse 8 grissel the midwife imprinted at London in fleet street beneath the conduit at the sign of saint john evangelist by Thomas colwell.


The Longer Thou Livest the More Fool Thou Art

A very mery and Pythie Commedie, called The longer  thou liuest, the more foole thou art.  A  Myrrour very necessarie for youth, and specially for such as are like to come  to dignitie and promotion: As it maye well appeare in the Matter folowynge.

<i>JMPRINTED AT  London, by Wyllyam HoW</i> for Richarde Iohnes: and are to be solde at his shop  vnder the Lotterie house.

"The Players names" and a scheme of parts whereby "Foure may playe it easely" [A1v]

c. Apr, 1569: Entered to Richard Jones: "a ballett the lenger thou leveste the more ffoole thow".

A very merry and pithy comedy called the longer thou livest the more fool thou art a mirror very necessary for youth and specially for such as are like to come to dignity and promotion as it may well appear in the matter following newly compiled by w. wager imprinted at London by William how for Richard jones and are to be sold at his shop under the lottery house


The Disobedient Child

A pretie and Mery new Enterlude: called the Disobedient Child.

Compiled by Thomas Ingelend late Student in Cambridge.

Imprinted at London  in Fletestrete, beneath the Conduit by Thomas Colwell.

Prayer by the players subscribed "God saue the Queene" [H1v]; "A Songe" [H2r]

c. Aug, 1569: Entered to Thomas Colwell: "an enterlude for boyes to handle & to passe tyme at christinmas".

A pretty and merry new interlude called the disobedient child compiled by Thomas ingelend late student in Cambridge imprinted at London in fleet street beneath the conduit by Thomas colwell


The Marriage of Wit and Science

A new and Pleasaunt enterlude intituled the mariage of Witte and Science.

<i>Imprinted at London in Fletestrete, neare vnto sainct</i> Dunstones churche by Thomas Mars he.

c. Aug, 1569: Entered to Thomas Marsh: "a play intituled the maryage of Wytt and Scyence".
Jun 23(?), 1591: Transferred from Edward Marsh to Thomas Orwin: "In 8o in English /The mariage of wyt & wisdome".

A new and pleasant interlude entitled the marriage of wit and science imprinted at London in fleet street near unto saint dunstan's church by Thomas marsh


Cambises

A lamentable tragedy mixed ful of pleasant mirth, conteyning the life of CAMBISES king of PERCIA, from the beginning of his kingdome vnto his death, his one good  deed of execution, after that many wicked deeds and tirannous murders, committed by and through him, and last of all, his odious death by Gods Iustice  appointed.  Doon  in such order as foloweth.

The  diuision of the partes. [in groups separated by rules, joined by pointed brackets, in double columns; group 1, column 1] Councel. | Huf. | Praxaspes. | Murder. | Lob, | the 3. Lord. } For one man. [group 2, column 1] Lord.  | Ruf, | Commons cry, | Cōmōs cōplaint | Lord smirdis. | Venus. } For one man. [group 3, column 1] Knight, | Snuf. | Small habilitie. | Proof. | Execution. | Attendance. | second Lord. } For one man. [group 4, column 1] Cambises. | Epilogus. } For one man. [group 5, column 2] Prologue. | Sisamnes | Diligence. | Crueltie. | Hob.  | Preparatiō | the 1. Lord. } For one man [group 6, column 2] Ambidexter | Triall. } For one man. [group 7, column 2] Meretrix. | Shame. | Otian. | Mother. | Lady. | Queene. } For one man. [group 8, column 2] Yung childe | Cupid. } For one man

<i>Imprinted at London by Iohn Allde</i>. [F3r]

c. Sep-Oct, 1569: Entered to John Allde: "an enterlude a lamentable Tragedy full of pleasaunt myrth".

A lamentable tragedy mixed full of pleasant mirth containing the life of cambises king of Persia from the beginning of his kingdom unto his death his one good deed of execution after that many wicked deeds and tyrannous murders committed by and through him and last of all his odious death by god's justice appointed done in such order as followeth. By Thomas preston the division of the parts counsel huff praxaspes murder lob the 3 lord for one man prologue sisamnes diligence cruelty hob preparation the 1 lord for one man lord ruff commons cry commons complaint lord smirdis venus for one man ambidexter trial for one man knight snuff small ability proof execution attendance second lord for one man meretrix shame otian mother lady queen for one man cambises epilogus for one man young child cupid for one man


Cambises

Imprinted at London at the Long Shop adioyning vnto Sainte Mildreds Churche in the Pultrie by Edward Allde. [F3r]

Imperfect copy: survives in two leaves only.


Cambises

A lamentable Tragedie, mixed full of plesant mirth, containing the life of Cambises  king of Percia, from the beginning of his kingdome, vnto his death, his one good deede of execution, after that many wicked deedes and  tyrannous murders, committed by and through him, and last of all, his  odious death by Gods Iustice appointed.  Done in such order as followeth.  [var.: "his owne good deed"]

The diuision of the parts. [in groups separated by rules, joined by pointed brackets, in double columns; group 1, column 1] Councell. | Huf. | Praxaspes. | Murder. | Lob. | The third Lord. } For one man. [group 2, column 1] Lord. | Ruf. | Commons cry. | Cōmons complaint | Lord Smirdis. | Venus. } For one man. [group 3, column 1] Knight. | Snuf. | Small hability | Proof. | Execution. | Attendance. | Second Lord. } For one man. [group 4, column 1] Cambises. | Epilogus. } For one man [group 5, column 2] Prologue. | Sisamnes | Diligence | Crueltie. | Hob | preparatiō | the 1. Lord } For one man [group 6, column 2] Ambidexter | Triall. } For one man. [group 7, column 2] Meretrix. | Shame. | Otian. | Mother. | Lady. | Queene. } For one man. [group 8, column 2] Yong child. | Cupid. } For one man.

<i>Imprinted at London by</i> Edward  Allde. [F4v]

A lamentable tragedy mixed full of pleasant mirth containing the life of cambises king of Persia from the beginning of his kingdom unto his death his one good deed of execution after that many wicked deeds and tyrannous murders committed by and through him and last of all his odious death by god's justice appointed done in such order as followeth. By Thomas preston the division of the parts counsel huff praxaspes murder lob the third lord for one man prologue sisamnes diligence cruelty hob preparation the 1 lord for one man lord ruff commons cry commons complaint lord smirdis venus for one man ambidexter trial for one man knight snuff small ability proof execution attendance second lord for one man meretrix shame otian mother lady queen for one man young child cupid for one man cambises epilogus for one man


Enough Is as Good as a Feast

A Comedy or Enter<i>lude  intituled, Inough is as good as a feast</i>, very fruteful godly and ful of pleasant mirth.

[in single column] Seuen may easely play this Enterlude. | <i>The names of the Players</i>. | Worldly man.  for one. [in groups, joined by pointed brackets, in double columns; group 1, column 1] Prologue. | Heauenly man. } for one. [group 2, column 1] Contentation. | Temeritie. | Ignorance. | Sathan. } for one. [group 3, column 1] Inough. | Hireling. } for one. [group 4, column 2] Inconsideration | Seruant | Rest, | Prophet. } for one. [group 5, column 2] Precipitation. | Tenant. | Plagues. | Phisicion. } for one. [in single column, centered below others] Couetousnes the Uice for an other.

IMPRINTED AT  LONdon at the long shop adioyning vnto S. Mildreds Church in the Pultrie, by Iohn Allde.

A comedy or interlude entitled enough is as good as a feast very fruitful godly and full of pleasant mirth compiled by w. wager seven may easily play this interlude the names of the players worldly man for one prologue heavenly man for one inconsideration servant rest prophet for one contentation  temerity ignorance satan for one precipitation tenant plagues physician for one enough hireling for one covetousness the vice for another imprinted at London at the long shop adjoining unto st. mildred's church in the poultry by john allde


Damon and Pithias

The excellent Comedie of two the moste faithfullest <i>Freendes, Damon and Pithias</i>.

Made by Maister Edwards, then beynge Maister of the Children.

as the same was shewed before the Queenes Maiestie, by the Children of her Graces Chappell, except the  Prologue that is somewhat altered for the proper vse of them that hereafter shall haue occasion to plaie it, either in Priuate, or open Audience.

Newly Imprinted, ... 1571. Imprinted at London in Fleetelane by Richard Iohnes, and  are to be solde at his shop, ioyning to the Southwest doore of Paules Churche.

Jul 22(?), 1567: Entered to Richard Jones: "a boke intituled ye tragecall comodye of Damonde and pethyas".

The excellent comedy of two the most faithfullest friends damon and pithias newly imprinted as the same was showed before the queen's majesty by the children of her grace's chapel except the prologue that is somewhat altered for the proper use of them that hereafter shall have occasion to play it either in private or open audience made by master Edwards then being master of the children 1571 imprinted at London in fleet lane by Richard jones and are to be sold at his shop joining to the southwest door of paul's church


Damon and Pithias

THE excellent Cõmedie of two the most faithfullest friends, Damon and Pithias.

Made by Maister <small>EDWARDS</small>, then being Maister of the Children.

as the same was shewed before the Queenes Maiestie, by the Children of her Graces Chappell, excepting (only) the Prologue which is somwhat altered for the proper vse of them that hereafter shal haue occasion to play it, either in priuate, or open Audience.

Newly Imprinted, ... Imprinted at Londõ, by Richarde Iones: dwelling  neere vnto Holborne Bridge, ouer against the  signe of the Faulcon.  Anno 1582.

Imprinted at London by Richard Ihones, dwelling at the signe of the Rose and the Crowne neare Holburne Bridge, and are there to be solde at his shoppe. 1582. [I2v]

the excellent comedy of two the most faithfullest friends damon and pithias newly imprinted as the fame was showed before the queen's majesty by the children of her grace's chapel excepting only the prologue which is somewhat altered for the proper use of them that hereafter shall have occasion to play it either in private or open audience made by master Edwards then being master of the children imprinted at London by Richard jones dwelling near unto holborn bridge over against the sign of the falcon anno 1582


New Custom (New Guise)

A new Enterlude No lesse wittie: then pleasant, entituled new Custome,

The players names in this Enterlude bée these. [in single column] The Prologue. | Peruerse Doctrine. an olde Popishe priest. | Ignoraunce. an  other, but elder. | Newcustome. a minister. | Light of the gospell. a minister.  | Hypocrisie. an olde woman. | Creweltie. a Ruffler. | Auarice. a Ruffler. | Edification. a Sage, | Assuraunce. a Uertue. | Goddes felicitie. a Sage. | Fower may Play this Enterlude. [in groups, joined by pointed brackets] 1 { Peruersedoctrine | 2 { Ignoraunce | Hypocrisie. | and Edification. | 3 { Newe Custome. | Auarice. | Assurance. | 4 { Light of the Gospell. | Creweltie. | Goddes felicitie. | The Prologue. [var.: "Newe Custome,"; "Prologue" (no point)]

and for diuerse causes nowe set forthe, neuer before  this tyme Imprinted. 1573.

Imprinted at London in Fleetestreete by <i>W</i>illiam How for Abraham Veale, dwelling in Paules churche yarde at the signe of the Lambe. [D4v]

A new interlude no less witty than pleasant entitled new custom devised of late and for divers causes now set forth never before this time imprinted 1573 the players names in this interlude be these the prologue perverse doctrine an old popish priest ignorance another but elder new custom a minister light of the gospel a minister hypocrisy an old woman cruelty a ruffler avarice a ruffler edification a sage assurance a virtue god's felicity a sage four may play this interlude 1 perverse doctrine 2 ignorance hypocrisy and edification 3 new custom avarice assurance 4 light of the gospel cruelty god's felicity the prologue


Free-Will

Cheeke, Henry; Bassano, Francesco Negri da

A certayne Tragedie ... enti<i>tuled, Freewyl</i>,

wrytten fyrst in Italian, by F. N. B. ... and translated into Englishe, by Henry Cheeke.

"Faultes escaped in the Printing" [2D2v]

To: Lady Joan (Wentworth) Cheyney; from: Henry Cheeke [*2r]

Woodcut of Cheyney coat of arms [*1v]; "An exposition of certayne schoole tearmes" [A1v]

May 11, 1561: Entered to John Tisdale: "ij bokes ... and the other of frewill".

The Date of First Production is from the first revised edition of <i>Annals</i> (ed. Harbage and Schoenbaum); second revised edition (ed. Wagonheim) dates the play to the first half of the 17th century.

a certain tragedy written first in Italian by F.N.B. entitled free will and translated into English by Henry Cheeke


An Interlude of Minds

C<small>OMOEDIA</small>. A worke in Ryme/ contayning an Enterlude of Myndes/ witnessing the Mans Fall from  God and Christ. ... My heart indighteth a good Matter/ I tel foorth vnto the King/ what I haue made. My Toung is the Penn of a redy Wryter. Psal. 45.

Set forth by HN, and by him newly perused and amended. <i>Translated out of Base-almayne into English</i>.

"The Names and Attyre of the Parsonages of thissame Playe" [A7v]

Emblem of "Charitas vincit omnia" [A1v]; emblem of "Love" and "Trueth" headed with the Tetragrammaton and "Emmanvuel" [D8v]

comoedia a work in rhyme containing an interlude of minds witnessing the man's fall from god and Christ set forth by H.N. and by him newly perused and amended translated out of base allemagne into English my heart inditeth a good matter I tell forth unto the king what I have made my tongue is the pen of a ready writer psal. 45


Appius and Virginia

A new Tragicall Comedie of Apius and Virginia, Wherein is liuely expressed a rare example  of the vertue of Chastitie, by Virginias constancy, in wishing rather to be slaine at her owne Fathers handes, then to be deflowred of the wicked Iudge Apius.

The Players names. [in double columns] Virginius.  Conscience. | Mater.  Iustice. | Virginia.   Claudius. | Haphazard.  Rumour. |  Mansipulus.  Comforte. | Mansipula.  Rewarde. | Subseruus.  Doctrina. | Apius.  Memorie.

Imprinted at London, by William  How, for Richard Ihones. 1575.

<i>Imprinted at London, by Wil</i>liam How, for Richard Iohnes. 1575. [E3v]

c. Oct, 1567: Entered to Richard Jones: "a Tragedy of Apius & virginie".

a new tragical comedy of appius and Virginia wherein is lively expressed a rare example of the virtue of chastity by Virginia's constancy in wishing rather to be slain at her own father's hands than to be deflowered of the wicked judge appius by R.B. The players' names virginius conscience mater justice Virginia Claudius haphazard rumor mansipulus comfort mansipula reward subservus doctrina appius memory imprinted at London by William how for Richard Jones 1575


The Queen's Entertainment at Bristow

[Special HT; N4v] THE WHOLE ORder howe oure Soueraigne Ladye Queene Elizabeth, was receyued into the Citie of Bristow, and the speaches spoken before her presens, at her entry, with the residue of versis and matter than might not be spoken (for distance of the place) but sent in a boek ouer the Waetter.

Greg distinguishes variant states in the preliminaries of the collection The First Part of Churchyardes Chippes as 66a(i*) and 66a(i†), erroneously implying that these are variants in The Entertainment in the City of Bristow.

The whole order how our sovereign lady queen Elizabeth was received into the city of Bristow and the speeches spoken before her presence at her entry with the residue of verses and matter that might not be spoken (for distance of the place) but sent in a book over the water.


The Queen's Entertainment at Bristow

[Special HT; N4v] THE WHOLE ORder howe oure Soueraigne Lady Queene Elizabeth, was receiued into the Citty of Bristow, and the speeches spoken before her presens, at her entrie, with the residue of verses and matter that might not be spoken ( for distance of the place) but sent in a Booke ouer the water.


Gammer Gurton's Needle

A Ryght Pithy, Pleasaunt and merie Comedie: Intytuled Gammer gurtons Nedle: [var.: "anp"]

Played on Stage, not longe ago in Christes <i>Colledge in Cambridge.</i>

Imprynted at London in Fleetestreat beneth the Conduit at the signe of S. Iohn Enangelist by Thomas Colwell. [var.: "Imprented" or "Impr nted"]

Finis, Gurtou. Perused and alowed, &c. [E4v]

Imprinted at London in Fleetestreate beneath the Conduite, at the signe of S. Iohn Enangelist, by Thomas Colwell. 1575. [E4v]

"The names of the Speakers in this Comedie" [A1v]

c. Jan, 1563: Entered to Thomas Colwell: "a playe intituled dyccon of dedlam &c".

a right pithy pleasant and merry comedy entitled gammer gurton's needle played on stage not long ago in Christ's college in Cambridge made by Mr. S. Mr. of art imprinted at London in Fleet Street beneath the conduit at the sign of st. john evangelist by thomas colwell


The Glass of Government

The preliminaries and leaf N1 exist in two states. In Greg 68a(i), the colophon lists "Henry Middleton" as printer, does not list the address of Barker's shop, and does not contain a list of errata [N1v]. In Greg 68a(ii), there is a new setting of leaf N1 (and maybe the entire half-sheet N), with a new colophon listing "H M" as printer and the address of Barker's shop, and with a list of errata added. Greg 68a(iii) contains the same setting of leaf N1 as Greg 68a(ii), and adds a new dedicatory epistle after the title leaf [πA2+1r]. See also Greg

The Glasse of Gouernement.  A tragicall Comedie so entituled, bycause therein are handled aswell the rewardes for Vertues, as also the punishment for  Vices. ... Blessed are they that feare the Lorde, their children shalbe as the branches of Oliue trees rounde about their table.

<i>Done by George Gascoigne Esquier</i>. 1575.

Seen and allowed, according to the order appointed in the Queenes maiesties Iniunctions. <i>JMPRINTED at London for C. Barker</i>

IMPRINTED AT London in Fleetestreate at the signe of the Faulcon by Henry Middleton, for Christopher Barker.  Anno Domini. 1575. [N1v]

2: by "B. C."; Barker's punning device 190 [sig. πA4v]

"This worke is compiled vpon these sentences following, set downe by mee C. B." (Christopher Barker, the publisher) (eight groups of three sentences each) [πA4r]

Nov 6, 1598: Entered to William Wood: "j Gascoynes woorkes wth steele glasse".

The glass of government a tragical comedy so entitled because therein are handled as well the rewards for virtues as also the punishment for vices done by George Gascoigne esquire 1575 blessed are they that fear the lord their children shall be as the branches of olive trees round about their table seen and allowed according to the order appointed in the queen's majesty's injunctions imprinted at London for c. barker


The Glass of Government

The Glasse of Gouernement.  A tragicall Comedie so entituled, bycause  therein are handled aswell the rewardes for Vertues, as also the punishment for  Vices. ... Blessed are they that feare the Lorde, their children shalbe as the branches of Oliue trees rounde about their table.

Seen and allowed, according to the order appointed  in the Queenes maiesties Iniunctions. <i>JMPRINTED at London for C. Barker</i>

IMPRINTED AT London By H M for Christopher Barker at the signe of the Grassehopper in Paules Churchyarde, <i>Anno Domini.</i> 1575. [N1v]

"This worke is compiled vpon these sentences following, set downe by mee C. B." (Christopher Barker, the publisher) (eight groups of three sentences each) [πA4r]; "Faultes escaped in the printe" [N1v]


Common Conditions

An excellent and pleasant Comedie, termed after the name of the Vice, Common Condicions, drawne  out of the most famous historie of Galiarbus Duke of Arabia, and of the good and éeuill successe of him and his two children, Sedmond his sun, and Clarisia his daughter: Set foorth with delectable mirth, and pleasant shewes.

The Players names. [in double columns reading vertically] The Prologue. | Galiarbus, the olde duke of Arabia. | Sedmond, his sun. |  Clarisia, his daughter. | Common Condicions, the Uice. | [following three characters in group, joined by pointed bracket] Shift. | Drift. | Vnthrift. } 3. Tinkers. | Metrea, a mayde. | Leostines, a knight that  loueth Metrea. | Lamphedon, a knight that loueth Clarisia, and fighteth for  her. | Nomides, a knight that loueth Metrea. | Cardolus, a knight that fighteth  with Lamphedon. | [following four characters in group, joined by pointed bracket] M. of the ship. | Masters Mate. | Boateswayne.  | Shipboy.  } 4. Mariners. | Montagos, a  Spaniard. | Sabia, his daughter. | Lomia, a natural foole. [in single column, centered below others] Six may play this  Comedie.

Imprinted at London  by Wil<i>liam How, for Iohn Hunter, dwel</i>lynge  on London Birdge, at the signe of the Blacke Lion.

Jul 26, 1576: Entered to John Hunter: "a newe and pleasant comedie or plaie after the maner of common condycions".

an excellent and pleasant comedy termed after the name of the vice common conditions drawn out of the most famous history of galiarbus duke of Arabia and of the good and evil success of him and his two children Sedmond his son and Clarisia his daughter set forth with delectable mirth and pleasant shows the players' names the prologue Galiarbus the old duke of Arabia sedmond his son Clarisia his daughter Common conditions the vice shift drift unthrift 3. tinkers metrea a maid leostines a knight that loveth metrea lamphedon a knight that loveth clarisia and fighteth for her Nomides a knight that loveth metrea Cardolus a knight that fighteth with lamphedon Mr. of the ship master's mate boatswain ship boy 4. mariners mountagos a Spaniard sabia his daughter lomia a natural fool six may play this comedy imprinted at London by William how for john hunter dwelling on London bridge at the sign of the black lion


Common Conditions

Imperfect copy: lacks gathering A and everything after gathering F.


The Glass of Government

[title page] Seen and allowed, according to the order appointed  in the Queenes maiesties Iniunctions. JMPRINTED at London for C. Barker
[colophon; N1v] IMPRINTED AT London By H M for Christopher Barker at the signe of the Grassehopper in Paules Churchyarde, Anno Domini. 1575.

Epistle to: Owen Hopton (administrator); from: George Gascoigne [sig. πA2+1r]


The Tide Tarrieth No Man

THE Tyde taryeth no Man. <i>A MOSTE PLEAsant and merry commody, right pythie and full of delight</i>.

[in single column] Fowre persons may easily play it. | 1. The Prologue, Hurtfull help, the Tenaunt, Faithfull few for one. | 2. Paynted profyte, No good Neighbourhood, the Courtyer, Wastefulnesse, Christianitye,  Correction for another. | 3. Corage the Uice, Debtor, for another. | 4. Fayned furtheraunce, Gréedinesse the Marchaunt, Wantonnesse the Woman, the Seriaunt,  Authority and Dispayre, for another.

<i>Jmprinted at London, in Fleete</i>-streate,  beneath the Conduite, at the Signe of Saynt Iohn Euaungelist, by Hugh Iackson.  1576.

Oct 22, 1576: Entered to Hugh Jackson: "an Enterlude intituled The tide tariethe noe man".

the tide tarrieth no man a most pleasant and merry comedy right pithy and full of delight compiled by George Wapull four persons may easily play it 1 the prologue hurtful help the tenant faithful few for one 2 painted profit no good neighborhood the courtier wastefulness Christianity correction for another 3 courage the vice debtor for another 4 feigned furtherance greediness the merchant wantonness the woman the sergeant authority and despair for another imprinted at London in Fleet Street beneath the conduit at the sign of Saint John Evangelist by Hugh Jackson. 1576


Abraham's Sacrifice

A TRAGEDIE OF ABRAHAMS SACRIFICE, ... GEN.15. ROM.4. Abraham beleued God, and it was imputed to him for righteousnes.

Written in french by Theodore Beza, and translated into Inglish, by A. G.  Finished  at Powles Belchamp in Essex, the xj. of August. 1575.

Imprinted at London by Thomas Vautroullier dwelling in the Blacke Friers. 1577[.]

"Theodore Beza to the readers, greeting in the Lord" [A2r]

"The Argument of the Tragedie taken out of the two and twentith chapter of Genesis" [A6r]

Four woodcuts of scenes from the Biblical story [B1r, C2v, C7r, D6r]

a tragedy of Abraham's sacrifice written in French by Theodore Beza and translated into English by A.G. finished at Paul's Belchamp in Essex the xi. Of August 1575 GEN. 15. ROM. 4. Abraham believed God and it was imputed to him for righteousness imprinted at London by Thomas Vautroullier dwelling in the Blackfriars 1577


All for Money

A MORAL AND PITIEFVL COmedie, Intituled, All for  Money. Plainly representing the ma<i>ners of men, and fashion of the world</i> noweadayes.

The names of them that play this Comœdie. [in double columns] Theologie.  Money without learning. |  Science.  All for money. | Arte.  Neyther money nor learning. | Money.  Moneyles and friendles. | Adulation.  Gregorie graceles. | Mischieuous helpe.  Moneyles. | Pleasure.  William with the two wiues. | Prest for pleasure.  Nychol. | Sinne.  S. Laurence. | Swift to sinne.  Mother Crooke. | Damnation.  Iudas. | Satan.  Diues. | Pryde.  Godly admonition. | Gluttonie.  Uertue. | Learning with money.  Humilitie. | <small>L</small>earning without mony   Charitie.

AT LONDON. <i>Printed  by Roger Warde and Richard Mundee, dwel</i>ling at Temple Barre.  Anno. 1578.

IMPRINTED AT London, by Roger Warde and Richard Mundee, dwelling at Temple Barre. [var.: "London by"; "Richarde"] [E3v]

Nov 25, 1577: Entered to Roger Ward: "an enterlude intituled all for money".

a moral and pitiful comedy entitled all for money plainly representing the manners of men and fashion of the world nowadays compiled by T. Lupton The names of them that play this comedy theology science art money adulation mischievous help pleasure pressed for pleasure sin swift to sin damnation Satan pride gluttony learning with money learning without money money without learning all for money neither money nor learning moneyless and friendless Gregory graceless moneyless William with the two wives Nichol St. Lawrence Mother Crook Judas Dives Godly admonition virtue humility charity at London printed by Roger Ward and Richard mundee dwelling at temple bar anno 1578


The Entertainment at Norwich

Churchyard, Thomas; Garter, Bernard; Goldingham, Henry

THE IOYFVLL Receyuing of the Queenes most excellent  Maiestie into hir Highnesse Citie of NORWICH: The  things done in the time of hir abode  there: and the dolor of the Citie at hir departure.  Wherein  are set downe diuers Orations in Latine, ... and certaine also deliuered to hir Maiestie in  writing: euery of thē turned into  English.

pronounced to hir HIghnesse by Sir  ROBERT WOOD Knight, now Maior of  the same Citie, and others:

AT LONDON, Imprinted  by Henrie Bynneman.

woodcut of royal arms within garter of the order

"The Epistle Dedicatory" to: Owen Hopton (administrator); from: Bernard Garter [A2r]

Aug 30, 1578: Entered to Henry Bynneman: "the ioyfull Receavinge of the Quenes matie into Norwyche."

Descriptions printed in black letter, speeches in roman and italic. The pageants are ascribed to various authors: the first and second to "B. G."; the third to "Goldinham"; two sets of farewell verses to "B. G."; the final "Dialogue" to "Sephani Limberti Carmen"; some Greek verses to "W. G."; and some Latin verses to "Gul. Goldingham, Mag. Artis."

the joyful receiving of the queen's most excellent majesty into her highness' city of Norwich the things done in the time of her abode there and the dolor of the city at her departure wherein are set down divers orations in Latin pronounced to her highness by sir Robert Wood knight now mayor of the same city and others and certain also delivered to her majesty in writing every of them turned into English at London imprinted by Henry bynneman


The Entertainment at Norwich

THE IOYFVLL Receyuing of the Queenes most excellent Maiestie into hir Highnesse Citie of NORWICH: The things done in the time of hir abode  there: and the dolor of the Citie at hir departure. Wherein  are set downe diuers Orations in Latine, .. and certaine also deliuered to hir Maiestie in  writing: euery of thē turned into English.

pronounced to hir HIghnesse by Sir ROBERT WOOD Knight, now Maior of the same Citie, and others:

AT LONDON, Imprinted by Henrie Bynneman.


The Entertainment in Suffolk and Norfolk

A DISCOVRSE OF The Queenes Maiesties entertainement in Suffolk and Norffolk: With a description of many things then presently seene. ... with diuers shewes of his own inuention sette out at Norwich: and some rehearsal of hir Highnesse retourne from Progresse.  Wherevnto is adioyned a commendation of <i>Sir Humfrey Gilberts ventrous iourney</i>.

AT LONDON, Imprinted by Henrie Bynneman, seruante to the right Honourable Sir CHRISTOFER HATTON Vizchamberlayne.

"The Epistle Dedicatorie" to: Gilbert Gerard (judge); from: Thomas Churchyard [A2r]

List of gentlemen knighted [H1v]; "A matter touching the Iourney of Sir Humfrey Gilbarte Knight" (in verse) [H2r]; "A welcome home to Master Martin Frobusher" (in verse) signed "Thomas Churchyarde" [L1r]

Sep 20, 1578: Entered to Henry Bynneman: "the enterteignemt of the .Q. Matie. in Suffolk and Norffolk. gathered by Tho. Churchyard."

Descriptions printed in black letter, speeches in roman and italic.  Dedicatory epistle exists in three states and is variously addressed to "Gilbert Gerard," "Gilbert Gerrard," and "William Iarret" (an error for Gilbert Gerard).

a discourse of the queen's majesty's entertainment in Suffolk and Norfolk with a description of many things then presently seen devised by Thomas Churchyard Gent. with divers shows of his own invention set out at Norwich and some rehearsal of her highness' return from progress whereunto is adjoined a commendation of Sir Humphrey Gilbert's venturous journey at London imprinted by Henry bynneman servant to the right honorable sir Christopher Hatton vice chamberlain


The Most Virtuous and Godly Susanna

THE COMMODY OF the moste vertuous and Godlye Susanna,

[in single column] Eyght persons may easyly play it. | 1. The Prologue and the Gaylour for one. | 2. Ioachim and Iudex for another, | 3. Sathan and Uoluptas another, | 4. Sensualitas alone. | 5 Susanna alone. | 6.  Helchia, True Report, Ancilla, another, | 7. Ill Reporte the Uyce, and Cryer,  another. | 8. Helchias wyfe, Danyell, Seruus, Serua, for another.

neuer before this tyme Printed. ... IMPRINTED AT London, in Fleetestreate, be<i>neath the  Conduite, at the</i> Signe of S. Iohn Euangelist, by Hugh Iackson. 1578.

c. Apr-May, 1563: Entered to Thomas Colwell: "these ballettes folowynge / ... of the godly & constante wyse Susannna [sic]".
c. Jan, 1569: Entered to Thomas Colwell: "ye playe of susanna".

The comedy of the most virtuous and godly susanna never before this time printed. Compiled by Thomas garter eight persons may easily play it 1 the prologue and the jailor for one 2 joachim and judex for another, 3 satan and voluptas for another, 4 sensualitas alone 5 susanna alone 6 helchia true report ancilla another 7 ill report the vice and cryer another 8 helchia's wife Daniel servus serva for another imprinted at London in fleet street beneath the conduit at the sign of st. John Evangelist by hugh Jackson 1578.


The Entertainment of the French Ambassadors (The Fortress of Perfect Beauty)

A briefe declaratiõ of the shews, deuices, speeches, and inuentions,

Collected, gathered, penned & published by Henry Goldwel, Gen.

<i>done & performed</i> before the Queenes Maiestie, & the French Ambassadours, at the most valiaunt and worthye Triumph, attempted and executed on the Munday and Tuesday in Whitson weeke last, Anno 1581

<i>Imprinted at London, by Ro</i>bert  Waldegraue, dwelling without Temple-barre, neere vnto Sommerset-House.

"The Aucthors conclusion to the Reader" signed "Henrie Goldwel" [C2v]

"The Epistle" [var.: "Episte"] to: Rowland Brasebridge (of Chepping Wycombe); from: Henry Goldwell [A2r]

Jul 1, 1581: Entered to Robert Waldegrave: "The Tryvmphe Shewed before the Queene and the ffrenche Embassadors".

Descriptions printed in black letter, speeches in roman and italic.

a brief declaration of the shows devices speeches and inventions done and performed before the queen's majesty and the French ambassadors at the most valiant and worthy triumph attempted and executed on the Monday and Tuesday in Whitsun week last anno 1581 collected gathered penned and published by Henry Goldwell Gent. Imprinted at London by Robert Waldegrave dwelling without Temple bar near unto Somerset House