"Housel" Quotes from Famous Books
... Bonaccord of the, new Grey Friars. 'Tis the happiest- go-lucky, ruddiest rogue of a priest that ever hand-fasted a couple. He'll wed ye and housel ye for a couple of roses. [Footnote: Silver coins of those parts, worth about three shillings a-piece.] The Black Friars 'ull take three off ye and tie ye with a sour face at that. Bonaccord's the man, Brother Bonaccord of the Grey Brothers, hard ... — The Forest Lovers • Maurice Hewlett |