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Title: Venus's reply
Author: Anonymous
Date(s): 1699
Manuscript: Lt q 38
Contents: Obscene song, answering the women's complaint (BCMSV 177) with the charge
that they too are indulging in homosexuality
Title: The womens complaint to Venus. 1699
Author: Anonymous
Date(s): 1699 (title)
Manuscript: Lt q 38
Contents: Obscene song, accusing men of neglecting women in favour of homosexuality.
See also BCMSV 178
Title: Character of a lady
Author: Anonymous
Date(s): 17-- ?
Manuscript: Lt q 51
Contents: On the admirable qualities of a woman's character
Title: A dialogue between Pluto and Oliver
Author: Anonymous
Date(s): 17-- ?
Manuscript: Lt q 51
Contents: Satirical humorous song in which Pluto, or the devil, summons (probably) Oliver Cromwell to hell. In dialogue form, ending with a chorus.
Title: Extempore verses made to Mr Sp--s by Mr B--rst on asking for a play day.
Author: Anonymous
Attribution: Mr B--rst
Date(s): 17-- ?
Manuscript: Lt q 51
Contents: Requesting a 'play day' now that warmer weather has arrived. Presumably relates to Tonbridge School.