Vulgar words in Notes and Queries, Number 203, September 17, 1853 - A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, - Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. (Page 1)
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For example, I now grapple with that very odd line-- "As great Alcides' shoes upon an ass."
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"It lies," observes the Bastard, "It lies as sightly on the back of him (_Austria_) As great Alcides' (_robe_) shows upon an ass:-- But, ass, I'll take that burden from your back," &c. Were it not that _doth_ is the usual word in this play, I might be tempted to read _does_.
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Suppose an ass to stand facing the observer; a boy astride him, with a big drum placed before him.