Dominant work: A Tale of a Tub · genre mix of this topic (British Drama labels): comedy 72%; history 9%; not in BritDrama 8%
65chunks
32,353words
21works
7works with ≥3 chunks
43 %dominant work
57 %top-3 works
All statistics on this page are on the representative editions (one per work). Including the other editions, placed after the fit: 68 chunks · 22 works · 33,809 words — those 3 chunks are listed at the end of the page and are not part of any figure above.
Classificationcross-work theme (confirmed, in the genre comparison) · confirmed by the researcher Label (researcher): Constables, justices and the watch Notes (researcher): sample review confirms constables and local justice across crime reporting, marriage intervention and bribery. Include; concentration in Tale of a Tub does not erase this cross-work content. Reviewed excerpts (three different works): 1127_00025; 1173_00022; 1145_00025.Original AI draft — before researcher review
draft label: Constables, justices and the watch · pattern basis: thematic_discourse+recurring_role_or_name 65 chunks, 21 works, A Tale of a Tub 43 %, top three 57 %. Petty officers of the law — constables, justices, the watch, robberies reported — a subject shared by Wit in a Constable, Blurt, Three Ladies of London, Northern Lass, Holland's Leaguer; Jonson's Tub holds nearly half. Concentration is a flag, not a verdict: if the theme is confirmed, check the genre result with the Tub removed. chunks read for the draft: 1173_00010;1145_00024;496_00019;146_00034;981_00050;979_00031;430_00026
Jonson, Ben, 1640 · comedy · 28 chunks of this work here
Not, I assure you on my Constable-ship, I do not know ' hun. Nor I neither i' faith. It skills not much; my Captain, and myself, Having occasion to come riding by, here, This morni…
Glapthorne, Henry, 1640 · not in BritDrama · 5 chunks of this work here
Who then can Constables deny To be persons brave and witty, Since they only are the eye, The Glory, the delight o th' City, That with staff, and lantern light Are like black Pluto …
Rowley, Samuel, 1605 · history · 4 chunks of this work here
'sfoot, dost thou doubt of my manhood? Nay then defend yourself, i'll give you a try all presently, betake ye to your tools sir, i'll teach ye to stand upon Intergatories. I am for…
Anonymous, 1602 · romance · 3 chunks of this work here
No matter if they be, I hear none nigh: I will snug close; out goes my candle's eye, My sconce takes this in snuff, all's one I care not. Why when? I come, close, close, hold rope …
Marmion, Shackerley, 1632 · comedy · 3 chunks of this work here
You have said enough, sir. And for requital, I will show you in, Where you shall read the titles, and the prices. But here's a brother of mine is somewhat bashful: I'd fain deliver…
Nabbes, Thomas, 1638 · comedy · 3 chunks of this work here
I shall respect him Mris. Tongall. Mr. Constable I do conceive an abuse done to my person, in that you here traduce two strangers, pretending appointment, when none will accuse the…
Fletcher, John / Shirley, James, 1640 · comedy · 3 chunks of this work here
How? Not at leisure to do the king service; Take heed what you say sir; I know his worship, If he knew my business, would no excuse. You must go to another justice, I'll assure My …
Wilson, Robert / Drayton, Michael / Munday, , 1600 · history · 2 chunks of this work here
Bring her forth Constable, bring her forth, let's see her, let's see her. Dorothy, you must come down to M. Constable. A non forsooth. Welcome sweet lass, welcome. I thank you good…
Genre mix (chunks of this topic, British Drama labels)
comedy
47 (72 %)
history
6 (9 %)
not in BritDrama
5 (8 %)
romance
3 (5 %)
moral
1 (2 %)
tragicomedy
1 (2 %)
tragedy
1 (2 %)
masque
1 (2 %)
This is the direction topic → genre, on the raw British Drama labels; the share of each genre group's text that falls in this topic is on the Genre page.
The Night Walker, or The Little Thief (1640) · typ. 0.90 … a benefit, I am gone sir, An infinite benefit, and the State shall thank him for; Thank him, and think on him too; I am an Officer, And know my place, but I do love the Justice; I honour any authority above me: Beside, he is my neighbour, and I worship him. You have no books nor ballads Mr. Constable About you? What should I do with book…
Holland's Leaguer (1632) · typ. 0.88 …w your colours. You shall have the leading of the first title, Are your disguises ready? I have mine. Mine's in my pocket. Put it on your face. Now they are housed, I'll watch their coming forth, And fright them in the form of a Constable, If that succeeds well, then I'll change the person, To a justice of peace, and you shall act My cler…
Much Ado About Nothing (1600) · typ. 0.87 … but they should suffer salvation body and soul. Nay, that were a punishment too good for them, if they should have any allegiance in them, being chosen for the Prince's watch. Well, give them their charge, neighbour Dogbery. First, who think you the most desertless man to be Constable? I Hugh Ote-cake sir, or George seacoal, for they can…
Wit in a Constable (1640) · typ. 0.87 …ange you are abroad so late, will't please you To taste a cup a Sack, 'twill warm your stomach After your walking. No Sirrah, i'll not be Partaker of your riot: this the watch You keep good Mr. Constable? introth The City's much beholding to your care, And they shall understand it, in a Tavern A fit place for an Officer: but i'll send you…
Covent Garden (1638) · typ. 0.87 I shall respect him Mris. Tongall. Mr. Constable I do conceive an abuse done to my person, in that you here traduce two strangers, pretending appointment, when none will accuse them; nor can…
A Tale of a Tub (1640) · typ. 0.87 Not, I assure you on my Constable-ship, I do not know ' hun. Nor I neither i' faith. It skills not much; my Captain, and myself, Having occasion to come riding by, here, This morning, at the cor…
When You See Me You Know Me (Henry the Eighth) (1605) · typ. 0.87 …uart his man, i'll observe it, and neither thrust nor strike beneath the knee. I am pleased, have at you sir. Help neighbours, O take ye to your brown Bills, call up the Constable, here's a piece of chance-medley ready to be committed: set on goodman Sprichall. I'll firk them a both sides, lie close neighbour Dormouse, keep the king's pea…
1 The Honest Whore (1 The Converted Courtesan) (Th (1604) · typ. 0.87 Pray let your tongue lie still, all will be well: Come hither George, high to the Constable, And in calm order wish him to attach them, Make no great stir, because they're gentlemen, And a thing partly done in merriment. 'tis but a size above a jest th…
A Tale of a Tub (1640) · typ. 0.87 …, at my request: For him, On my authority, he shall lie by the heels, Verbatim continente, an I live. Out on him for a knave, what a dead fright He has put me into? Come Audrey, do not shake. But is not Puppy hurt? nor the t'other man? Not Bun; but had not I cried Murder, I wiss— Sweet Goodman Clench, I pray you revise my Mr. I may not zi…
A New Way to Pay Old Debts (1633) · typ. 0.85 …self. How! dog? even so, Sir. And I must tell you if you but advance, Your plimworth cloak, you shall be soon instructed There dwells, and within call, if it please your worship, A potent monarch, called the Constable, That does command a Citadel, called the Stocks; Whose guards are certain files of rusty Billmen, Such as with great dexte…
Wit in a Constable (1640) · typ. 0.84 …e lofty Sonnets in the praise of Constables; And never fear the whipping-post hereafter. SIng and rejoice, the day is gone. And the wholesome night appears. In which the Constable on Throne Of trusty bench, does with his Peers The comely watch; men sound of health, Sleep for the good o'th' Commonwealth. 'tis his office to do so, Being bou…
The Three Ladies of London (1592) · typ. 0.84 Were it not for lucre, sure Love had lost her joys, Why, but must I be whipped master Constable indeed? You may save your labour, for I have no need. I must needs see thee punished, there is no remedy, Except thou wilt confess, and tell me. Where thy fello…
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