1893 text
Simon Wadlow was the original of “old Sir Simon the king,” the favourite air of Squire Western in “Tom Jones.”
“Hang up all the poor hop-drinkers, Cries old Sim, the king of skinkers.”
Ben Jonson, Verses over the door into the Apollo.
Daily entries from the 17th century London diary
Simon Wadlow was the original of “old Sir Simon the king,” the favourite air of Squire Western in “Tom Jones.”
“Hang up all the poor hop-drinkers, Cries old Sim, the king of skinkers.”
Ben Jonson, Verses over the door into the Apollo.
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Phil Link to this
L&M suggest his name is John. Wheatley thinks it is Simon.