288. Gascoigne (George).—The whole workes of George GascoigneEsquyre:—Newlye compyled into one Volume, that is to say: His Flowers, Hearbes, Weedes, the Fruites of warre, the Comedie called Supposes, the Tragedie of locasta, the Steele glasse, the Complaint of Phylomene, the Storie of Ferdinando leronimi, and the pleasure at Kenelworth Castle.—3$l<ttk llrttcr.—Russia.—London, Imprinted by Abell Ic{fes. dwelling in the Fore Streete, without Creeplegate, neere unto Grubstreate, 1587.

Quarto, pp. 10.38 £35.

The introductory matter to this edition corresponds with the description annexed to a previous article, the edition of 1575, excepting, that the present has not the verses entitled, "The opinion nf the author himself after all these commendations."—This volume contains, in addition to what are mentioned in the title above given, the following works in prose:—" Certaine notes of instruction concerning the making of verse or rime in English." —" The Glasse of Gouernment. A tragicall Comedie so entitled, bycause therein are handled as well the rewardes for Vertues, as also the punishment for Vices. Done by George Gascoigne Esquier. Imprinted at London for C. Barker, 1575:" (pp. 104). This is preceded by rf Prologue, and concluded by an Epilogue, each in alternate rhyme. "TheDroome of Doomes Day. Wherein the frailties and miseries of mans life are liuely portrayed and learnedly set forth. Deuided as appeareth in the Page next following. Translated and collected by George Gascoigne Esquyer. At London Imprinted by John Windet, for Gabriell Cawood, 1586." (pp. 270). The titles of the three divisions of this work are, " The view of worldly Vanities :"—The shame of sinne:"— and " The Needels Eye." The volume concludes with " A Letter written by I. P. vnto his familiar freinde G. P. teaching remedies against the bitternes of death."

In the " Censura Literaria," vol. 1. p. 109, is an interesting communication, which elucidates some interesting traits in the Life of Gascoigne, proving that Wood and Tanner's account of I'ini are alike inaccurate.—The following is an extract from the "Flowers;"

To a Gentlewoman because she challenged the Authourfor holding dovme his head alwayes, and for that hee looked not vpon her in vioontcd maner.

You must not wonder though you thinke it strange,
To see me holde my lowring head so lowe:
And that mine eyes take no delight to range,
About the gleames which on your face do growe.
The mouse which once hath broken out of trap
Is seldome tised with the trusties bayte
But lies aloofe for feare of more mishap,
And feedeth still in doubt of deepe deceite.
The skorched flye which once hath scapt ye flame,
Will hardly come to play againe with fire:
Whereby 1 learne that greeuous is the game,
Which followes fancie dazeled by desire.
So that I winke or els hold downe my head:
Because your blazing eyes my bale haue bred.

289. Greene (Robert).—The Spanish Masquerade. Wherein vnder a pleasant deuise, is discouered effectuallie, in certaine breef'e sentences and Mottos, the pride and insolencie of the Spanish estate: with the disgrace conceiued by their losse, and the dismaied confusion of their troubled thoughtes. Whereunto by the Author, for the better vnderstanding of his deuice, is added a breefe glosse. By Robert Greene, in Artibus Magister. Tweluc Articles of the state of Spaine. The Cardinals sollicite all. The King grauntes all. The Nobles confirme all. The Pope determines all. Cleargie disposeth all. The Duke of Medina hopes for all. Alonso receiues all. The Indians minister all. The Souldiers eat all. The people paie all. The Monkes and Friers consume all. And the deuill at length wil cary

away all. 23ladk Uettcr.—Printed at London

by Roger Ward,J6r Thomas Cadman, 1589.

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Dedicated "To the Right Worshipfull M. Hvgh Ofley, Sherifle of the Citie of London. Robert Greene wisheth increase of worship and Vertuej" after this are eight French Verses by Thomas Lodge, an address "To the Gentlemen Readers," and a Table of Contents.

290. Greene (Robert).—Greenes Ghost Havnting Conie-catcners: Wherein is set downe The Arte of Humouring. The Arte of carrying Stones. Will. St. Lift. la. Fost. Law. Ned Bro. Catch, and Blacke Robins Kindnesse. With the merry conceits of Doctor Pinch-backe a notable Makeshift. Ten times more pleasant then any thing yet published of this matter.—Black UtttW.— London, printed for Francis Williams, 1626.

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This work has been ascribed to Robert Greene, but the real author is believed to be Samuel Rowlands, though it is not included in llitson's List of his Works. In the dedication "To all Gentlemen, Merchants, Apprentices, Farmers, and plaine countrimen, health," subscribed S. R. it is said that "by a very friend (it) came by a chance to my hands, and adding somewhat of mine owne knowledge, and vpon uerie credible information."—/The dedication is followed by a metrical address "To the Reader."

291. Greenes Carde of Fancie.

Wherein the Folly of those carpet Knights is deciphered, which guiding their course by the compass of Cupid, either dash their ship against most dangerous Rocks, or else attaine trie haven with pain and perill. Wherein also is described in the person or Gwydonius a cruell Combate between Nature and Necessitie. By Robert Green, Master of Art in Cambridge.— Ulacfe lUttOT.—^ London, printed by H. L.for Mathewe Lownes, 1608. Quarto, pp. 160. ... .£9. 9.v.

Dedication:—" To the Right Honorable, Edward de Vere Earle of Oxenford, Viscount Bulbeck, Lord of Escales and Badlesmire, and Lord great Chamberlain of England: Robert Green wisheth long life with increase of Honour;'' this is followed liy an address to the Reader, and some Latin verses by Richard Portiagton. After the running head-line "The Carde of Fancie," nineteen pages follow, entitled "The Debate between Follie and Lone, translated ant of French," and conclude the volume.

292. Greene (Robert).—Greenes Mourning Garment: Given him by Repentance at the Funerals of Love; which he presents for a fauour to all young Gentlemen, that wish to weane themselues from wanton desires. Both Pleasant and Profitable. By R. Greene—Uladi fLetto:.—London, printed by George Purslowe, dwelling at the East end ofChrists Church, 1616.

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Dedicated, "To the Right Honourable, George Clifford, Earle of Cumberland; Robert Greene, wisheth increase of all Honourable vertues," and followed by a prose address "To the Gentlemen Schollers of both Vniuersities, increase of all vertuous fortunes."

293. Greenes Farewell to Fol

lie. Sent to Courtiers and Seholers, as a president to warne them from the vaine delights, that drawes youth on to repentance. Ser6 sed serio. Robert Greene.—Black UtttCl".—London, printed by W. White, dwelling in Cow-lane, 1617.

Quarto, pp. 86. ... <£?• 7*. The dedicatory epistle is "To the honorable minded Gentleman Robert Carey Esquire: Robert Greene wisheth as many good Fortunes as the honour of his thoughts doe merite:" this is followed by an address to the Students of both Universities.

294. Alcida Greenes Metamorphosis, wherein is discouered, a pleasant transformation of bodies into sundrie shapes, shewing that as vertues beautifie the mind, so vanities give greater staines, than the perfection of any quality can rase out: The Discourse confirmed with diuerse merry and delightfull Histories; full of graue Principles to content Age, and sawsed with pleasant parlees, and wity answeres, to satisfie Youth : profitable for both, and not offensive to any. By R. G. (Robert Greene.) —33lacft lUtter.—London, printed by George Pitrsloice, 1617.

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Dedicated "To the Right Worshipfull, Sir Charles Blount, Knight, indewed with perfections of learning, and titles of nobility: Robert Greene wisheth increase of honour and vertue." An address to the readers is followed by commendatory verses by Edward Percy and Bubb Gent, and in Latin subscribed " G. B. Cant."

295. Greene (Robert).—Ciceronis Amor, Tallies Love: wherein is discoursed, the prime of Ciceroes youth, setting out in liuely Portraitures, how yong Gentlemen, that ayme at Honour, should leuell the end of their affections, holding the loue of Countrey and Friends in more estceme, than those fading blossoms of beautie, that onely feede the curious suruey of the eye. A worke full of pleasure, as following Ciceroes veine, who was so conceited in his Youth, as graue in his Age, profitable, as containing precepts worthy so famous an Orator. By Robert Greene, in Artibus Magister.—JUUlck fLetttr.—London, printed by William Stansbyfor lohn Smethwicke, 1628. Quarto, pp. 80. ... «£6. 6s.

The dedication of this tract is thus prefaced: "To the Right Honourable, Ferdinando Stanley, Lord Strange, ennobled with all Titles that Honour may afford or Vertue challenge, Robert Greene wisheth increase of vertuous and Lordly resolutions ;" next comes "To the Gentle Readers, health/' in prose, and Latin Verses subscribed "Tho. Watson. Oxon." and "G.B. Cantabrigiensis." Commendatory Verses in English by Thomas Burneby, and Edward Rainsford, conclude the introductory matter.

296. Another copy of the same

work.—ISlatfelLrttcr.—London,printed'by'Robert Young for lohn SmetJvwicke, 1639.

Quarto, pp. 80 ,£5. 5s.

This edition corresponds with the preceding, a few variations in orthography and punctuation excepted.

297. Greenes Groatsworth of

Witte: Bought with a million of Repentance: Describing the Folly of Youth, the falshood of