Curtal

Nos. 13 and 22 are Curtal-Sonnets, that is they are constructed in proportions resembling those of the sonnet proper, namely 6+4 instead of 8+6, with however a halfline tailpiece (so that the equation is rather 12/8 + 9/2 = 21/2 = 10.5).

Author’s Preface 1918

` ` Curtal Priest, '' said the Captain, ` ` thou hast been at a wet mass this morning, as early as it is.

Ivanhoe 1892

Did not Tom Tankard rake his Curtal toore day standing in the stable.

Gammer Gurton's Needle Anonymous 1575

“Curtal Priest,” said the Captain, “thou hast been at

Ivanhoe 2004

_Curtal_ -- "a curtall is much like to the upright man (that is, one in authority, who may" call to account "," command a share ", chastise those under him, and" force any of their women to serve his turn "), but hys authority is not fully so great.

Musa Pedestris - Three Centuries of Canting Songs and Slang Rhymes [1536 - 1896] John S. Farmer

Curtal Friar will gladly join two such fair lovers, more especially if there be good eating and drinking afoot thereafter. "

The Adventures of Robin Hood Howard Pyle 1882

"Curtal Priest," said the Captain, "thou hast been at a wet mass this morning, as early as it is.

Ivanhoe. A Romance 1819

"Curtal Priest," said the Captain, "thou hast been at a wet mass this morning, as early as it is.

Ivanhoe Walter Scott 1801