Tuesday 20th June 1646

Blind man visits manor again

A number of visitors to Arreton Manor report that the blind man who had been attacked the previous day has returned. “He was just standing there” said one. “I’m sure he moved”, said another, waving at him. “I know he’s listening to everything I say.”

Soldier in unpaid drinking spree

Local tavern keeper says “I know who it was, and he’ll pay for it – one way or another”

Correction

In yesterday’s edition of the Donkey, it was reported that Sargeant Monroe conducted a pike drill whilst clearly under the influence of strong beer. The Sargeant has asked us to make it clear that he had been drinking red wine, not beer.

Midwife offers potions for a screaming baby

“A good night’s sleep is in prospect”, she says

Mistress Agnes Havington for all your potions, poultices and remedies

Lemuel Drayton accused of scaring child into giving him money. (more on page 2)

Uncle Billy’s Column

Did you know that the word “caravan” comes from the French “carovan”, which came originally from the Persian “kerawan”. A kerawan was a collection of hunchback horses called “camels” that were used to transport goods like silk or tea from the Orient. A Newport seer tells me tea is becoming more popular, even though it is compressed into bricks before it leaves China. This is why some call it China Caravan Tea.