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No.				Symbols. Technical Words
21	Edward VI	1547	. . . .	Hunting
22	Mary	1553	. . . .	Glass
23	Elizabeth	1558	. . . .	Shooting
	HOUSE OF STEWART.
24	James I	1603	. . . .	My Wife
25	Charles I	1625	. . . .	Fire
Commonwealth		1649	. . . .	to the Restoration
26	Charles II	1660	. . . .	Myself
27	James II	1685	. . . .	Harper
28	Wm. & Mary	1689	. . . .	Cat
29	Ann	1702	. . . .	Piana-forte
	BRUNSWICK.
30	George I	1714	. . . .	Globe
31	George II	1727	. . . .	Europe
32	George III	1760	. . . .	Spring

To distinguish the first of the Plantagenets—of York, &c.—make use of a plant-of "Yorkminster," &c. &c.

ASSOCIATIONS.

1. The Labourers of Babel have placed a Willow Tree upon the top, and are working by the light of the (Moon.)

2d. Dr. Faustus has tied two Willow-Trees together with a (Rope.)—(of any colour you may think proper.)

3. The Greyhound is pursuing a Hen, but he had much better (stay) in his Kennel.

4. It was thus that Stephen's Jester (beguiled) the time.

5. Two saucy Hens, each determined to pick out an Eye of the Elephant; he having the advantage in bulk.

6. The Magpie's Nest was plundered by a Rich Man, who strove to conceal his meanness.