A vvonder of vvonders; being a true relation of the strange and invisible beating of a drum, at the house of John Mompesson, Esquire, at Tidcomb in the county of Wilt-shire, being about eight of the clock at night, and continuing till four in the morning, several dayes one after another, to the great admiration of many persons of honour, gentlemen of quality, and many hundreds who have gone from several parts to hear this miraculous wonder, since the first time it began to beat Roundheads and cuckolds, come dig, come dig. Also the burning of a drum that was take from a drummer: likewise the manner how the stools and chairs danced about the rooms. The drummer is sent to Glocester gaol; likewise a great conflict betwixt the evil spirit and Anthony a lusty fellow. To the tune of, Bragandary

All titles

• A vvonder of vvonders; being a true relation of the strange and invisible beating of a drum, at the house of John Mompesson, Esquire, at Tidcomb in the county of Wilt-shire, being about eight of the clock at night, and continuing till four in the morning, several dayes one after another, to the great admiration of many persons of honour, gentlemen of quality, and many hundreds who have gone from several parts to hear this miraculous wonder, since the first time it began to beat Roundheads and cuckolds, come dig, come dig. Also the burning of a drum that was take from a drummer: likewise the manner how the stools and chairs danced about the rooms. The drummer is sent to Glocester gaol; likewise a great conflict betwixt the evil spirit and Anthony a lusty fellow. To the tune of, Bragandary
• Wonder of wonders

People / Organizations

• Abraham Miles (Author)

Imprint

London]: Printed for William Gilbertson, [1662 - 1663

Publication year

1662-1663

ESTC No.

R41805

Grub Street ID

123335

Description

1 sheet ([1] p.) : ill. (woodcuts) ; 1°.

Note

At end of text: By Abraham Miles

Wing suggests publication date of "[1662]"; Bodleian Library ballads database suggests "[1663]"; O copy (Wood 401(193) dated in MS: mense Februar: 1662

Verse - "All you that fear the God on high".