The main plot involves the struggle between King Beef and King Brawn over who will be served first at the Christmas feast. Includes dialogues between Trencher and Tablecloth; Bread and Salt; and Vinegar, Pepper, and Mustard. The cook resolves the debate, and Brawn, assisted by Mustard, is sent in first, followed by Queen Mincepie.
Note
Bound with 16 other manuscript works in the 18th century; repaired and separated into 15 booklets, some with multiple works, in 1993 (J.a.1 (1-15)). Modern pencil foliation added before separation: 109-118 (leaves 116-118 blank).
Publications about material
Malone Society, Collections, XIV (1988), p. 34-56. Stuart academic drama : an edition of three university plays / edited by David L. Russell. New York : Garland, 1987, p. 35-40, 146-180.
Provenance
Sold in sale of Marquess of Cholmondeley Library (Sotheby Sale, 17-20 March, 1925, no. 450)
Source of acquisition
Purchased from Maggs, 1932 (cat. 569, no. 204)
Exhibited
Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 1999. Fooles and Fricassees (catalog p. 91-92)
