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Endnotes explained
The chapter consists solely of endnotes referencing earlier content, including a note about a dock-leaf used to patch a barrel crack and a derogatory phrase.
What happens
The chapter consists solely of endnotes referencing earlier content, including a note about a dock-leaf used to patch a barrel crack and a derogatory phrase.
Key passages
“This expedient of the dock-leaf over a crack in the barrel was actually put in practice.”
The trick of placing a dock leaf over a crack in a barrel was really done.
Clarifies that a described makeshift repair was historically employed.
“Little contemptible scarecrow.”
A small, worthless person or thing.
Explains the meaning of a derogatory term used in the text.