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Etymology of Earwig (2° 8. i. 357.) — On 
further examination, I feel I ought to confine my 
argument against the etymology of eruca to the 
extensive prevalence of the popular belief respect- 
ing the earwig. It has influenced the formation of 
words which can have no connexion with eruca. 
But as to the reasonableness of that belief, though 
admitted by Linnzus, I fear there is no certain 
evidence whatever. Can any of your readers give 
me the etymology of “prinzajuola.” I find it 
only in the French volume of Alberti’s Dictionary 
(4to. Milan, 1840), but not in the Italian volume, 
nor in any other Italian Dictionary; I have con- 
sulted many. E. C, H. 
Porson (2"°S. i, 343.) — Being at present sepa- 
rated from my books, I am unable to comply 
with the request of L., to give him the subjects of 
“The Death of Agricola” and “ Boxing Intelli- 
gence.” The latter is an account of a fight between 
“Bouncing Ned” (Burke) and “Tom the Stay- 
maker” (Payne). When I am able, I will give 
further information. A, Hour Wars. 
Gertrude’s Shoes (2™° S. i. 88.) —It is sub- 
mitted that Mr, Inctesy’s emendation of shows 
for shoes, is open to several objections. Ist. As 
substituting an indistinct, general idea, for a clear, 
particular one. 2nd. There is felt to be a sig- 
nificancy in the shoes, as involving the whole state 
or condition of anyone, which is exemplified by 
such a phrase as “ I would not stand in his shoes.” 
(The Scriptures have many significant allusions to 
the shoe and its parts.) 3rd. Hamlet’s previous 
use of the words shows and show, urged by Mr. 
Incresy, might be an argument against a third 
anil weaker use of the expression ; and that Hamlet 
is inclined to use clear, common images regarding 
the hurried marriage, seems to be shown by his 
presently afterwards speaking of “the funeral 
bak’d meats,” which “ did coldly furnish forth the 
marriage tables.” 
Mr. Inciesy approves of Theobald’s change of 
shoes into shows (King John, Act II. Se. 1.), but 
Mr. C. Knight (Notes to King John) suggests 
that it arose from a misunderstanding, ‘These are 
his words : 
“The ass was to wear the shoes, and not to bear them 
upon his back, as Theobald supposed, and therefore would 
read shows. The ‘shoes of Hercules’ were as commonly 
alluded to in our old poets, as the ex pede Herculem was a 
familiar allusion of the learned.” 
A. Rorrs. 
Somers Town. 
Hunt of St. Alban's (2° S. i. 335.) — Mr. H. 
L. Temrie complains that his chase after this 
Hunt has come toa check through the want of 
parish registers prior to 1743. I wish to put him 
on the scent again by reminding him that copies 
of the parish registers are to be found in the re- 
gistries of the bishops or archdeacons, generally 
up to about the year 1600, which may be in- 
spected upon application to the deputy-registrars. 
GastRos. 
Double Christian Names (1* S. passim.) — The 
earliest instance I remember of three names. is 
Oct. 11, 1588, when Henry Donne Lee subscribes 
the Thirty-nine Articles, iad be 
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