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[No. 148. 



in his Illustrations of Shdkspeare, derives it from 

 the Italian " porcellana," so called from its re- 

 semblance to the polished exterior of the Concha 



Veneris, which for reasons that cannot here be 

 given was so called. The curious reader may find 

 a clue by consulting Florio's Italian Dictionary, 



1598, under the word " Porcile." Can any of your 

 correspondents deduce the explanation ? 



James Cornish. 



Queen Mary's Seal (Vol. vi., p. 36.). — The white 

 *' crystal seal " referred to is sold by the attendants 

 at Holyrood House to the visitors. Query, has 

 E. A. S. got the original or a copy ? Concerning 

 the controversy about the arms, see the negotia- 

 tions in Lodge's Illustrations of British History, 

 vol. i. p. 396. W. G. 



John, King of France, at Somerton (Vol. vl., 

 p. 54.). — Extensive and interesting ruins of 

 Somerton Castle, at which it has always been said 

 that John, King of France, was confined, are in 

 existence near the banks of the Witham, about five 

 luUes south of Lincoln. O. 



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Classical Library we are presented with a spirited and 

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" The Earl of Burlington," says The Athenceum of 

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 the walls of the old castle of Pevensey, in Sussex — 

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poet-king of Scotland, the earlier and the better 

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