_Mock-Beggar_ (Vol. ii., p. 478.).--The origin of this term was discussed in the _Gentleman's Magazine_ in 1840. Two localities so called were cited (vol. xiv. p. 114.), with the opinion of Sir William Burrell, that some buildings so named at Brighton had been "a mendicant priory." Another writer (p. 331.) suggested that the term was applied to country houses when deserted or unoccupied; or to rocks, as one near Bakewell, where the semblance of a ham might attract a wayfarer from the high road, only to deceive his expectations of relief. J.G.N. _Cardinal Chalmers_ (Vol. ii., p. 493.).--The insignia mentioned by your correspondent S.P., in No. 60, are very common among Roman Catholic ecclesiastics on the Continent, and are frequently to be seen on tombs. The hat and tassels are appropriated to Notaries Apostolic of the Holy Roman See, as well as to Cardinals and the dignity having some privileges attached to it, it is sought after by ecclesiastics of standing. HYDE CLARKE. _Binsey, God help me!_ (Vol. i., p. 247.).--I remember the _same_ words respecting the village of Binsey, half-way between Oxford and Godstow. During the winter and spring months it was nearly all under water, like Port Meadow, on the opposite side of the river: so if you asked a Binseyite in winter where he came from, the answer was as above; if in summer, "Binsey, where else?" CHAS. PASLAM. _Midwives Licensed_ (Vol. ii., p. 408.).--On this subject I would refer S.P.H.T. to Burn's _Ecclesiastical Law_, under the head of "Midwives," which is all nearly that can be ascertained at present on that head. Among other things it says in the oath taken of them,-- "You shall not in anywise use or exercise any manner of witchcraft, charm, or sorcery, invocation, or other prayers, than may stand with God's law and the king's." M.C.R. _Dr. Timothy Thruscross_ (Vol. ii., p. 441.)--There are frequent notices of Dr. Thristcross, or Thruscross, in Dr. Worthington's correspondence. (See Vol. i. of same, edited for the Chetham Society. Index, voc. "Thristcross.") Dr. Worthington observes, p. 219., "I did love to talk with worthy Mr. Thirstcross, who knew Mr. Ferrar and Little Gidding." JAS. CROSSLEY. {45} _History of Bohemian Persecution_ (Vol. ii., p. 358.).--See note to Worthington's _Diary and Correspondence_, vol. i. p. 154., for a notice of this work of Comenius, and his other publications relating to the Bohemian church. JAS. CROSSLEY. "_Earth has no Rage_" (Vol. iii., p. 23.).-- "Earth has no rage like love to hatred turn'd, And hell no fury like a woman scorn'd." These are the concluding lines of Act III. of Congreve's _Mourning Bride_. They stand, however, thus, in the edition to which I have referred: "Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turn'd, Nor hell a fury like a woman scorn'd." JAS. CROSSLEY. Manchester, 11. Jan. 1851. _Couplet in De Foe_ (vol. ii., p. 310.).