_Heronsewes_ (Vol. iii., p. 450.).--A probable derivation is given in Tyrwhitt's note on the passage in the _Squire's Tale_ from the French _heronçeaux_, which would probably, in English usage, become either _heronsewes_, or _heronshaws_. It is of course a diminutive, like "lioncel," "pennoncel," &c. H. G. T. _Theory of the Earth's Form_ (Vol. iii., p. 331.).--Who first taught that the form of the earth was that of a sphere? In Isaiah xl. 22. appears the following passage: He that sitteth upon the CIRCLE of the _earth_ and the inhabitants thereof," &c. Does not this extract prove that the Jews, as a people, were acquainted with the spherical form of the earth in Isaiah's time; the prophets usually addressing the people in popular language. C. N. S. _Mythology of the Stars_ (Vol. iii., pp. 70. 155.).--In the replies to correspondents on the above head, I have not seen noticed Dr. Lamb's translation of the old Greek poet Aratus, a work which, for a few shillings, would satisfy most persons on the subject, and be found entertaining in giving instruction. T. M. _Topical Memory_ (Vol. iii., p. 449.).--On topical memory I can refer your inquirer to _Cicero de Oratore_, book ii. lxxxvi., lxxxvii., §351-358., and _Ad Herenn._ iii. xvi.-xx., and _Quintil._ xi. ii. 2., p. 431. Rollin, ed. 1758. E. J. S. _Eisell_ (Vol. iii., p. 397.).--The following illustration of this word occurs in a MS. (Dd. i. fol. 7.) belonging to the University of Cambridge. The date is about 1350: "þe iewis herde þis word wel alle, And anon _eysel_ þei mengid wiþ galle." It is here manifestly = _vinegar_. C. H. _Eisell._--I have long been convinced that the true interpretation of this word might be attained by a reference to the Welsh language; in which may be found the word _Aesell_ (_idem sonans_ with _Eisell_), implying verjuice, or vinegar. The two words are clearly identical (see page 377.). GOMER. _Four Want Way_ (Vol. iii., pp. 168. 434.).--A cross road, or that point where four roads meet, is frequently called by the peasantry in Kent "the four vents" in other counties, "the four wents," "the four want way," &c. I have always considered the word as being derived from the ancient VENTA: thus VENTA _Icenorum_ (Caister, near Norwich), the highway of the Iceni; VENTA _Silurum_ (Caerwent, in Monmouthshire), the highway of the Silures; VENTA _Belgarum_ (Winchester), the highway of the Belgæ; both of which last-named cities retain in some degree the ancient appellation. W. CHAFFERS, Jun.