The drinking match, a new ballad in imitation of Chevy Chace. By a person of quality.

People / Organizations

• Philip Wharton Wharton (Author)

Imprint

Dublin: printed by Thomas Hume, 1722.

Publication year

1722-1722

ESTC No.

N3948

Grub Street ID

26843

Description

1 sheet ; 1/2⁰

Note

Person of quality = Philip, Duke of Wharton?.

"Wharton's authorship has been generally accepted, but it seems improbable."(Foxon).

A song - "God prosper long our noble King,".

On a drinking match between the Duke of Wharton and 'Earl Harold' (usually identified as the Earl of Thanet).