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    1. Bed of Ease

      Reference to a Hymnal written by Christian Isaac Watts (1674-1748) titled "Am I A Soldier of The Cross." (Wikipedia online)

      "Must I be carried to the skies On flowery beds of ease, While others fought to win the prize And sailed through bloody seas?"(Hymnal.net) Image Description

    2. Domestick Intelligence

      “Domestick Intelligence” refers to “Domestick Intelligence: Or News both from CIty and Country” an early local newspaper developed by Anti- Catholic, Pro-Whig publisher Benjamin Harris. In the context of this text, one in possesion of the “Domestick Intelligence” would have negative connotations placed upon him. (Wikipedia Online)

    3. a plaguy Rogue!

      A “Plaguie Rogue” in this context,is an insulting name attributed to mischievous, annoyingly playful individuals. The term “plaguie” is supposed to worsen the insult, as it suggests the individual is a carrier of the fatal bubonic plague (OED).

      “Plaguey” A. adj.

      1. Now arch. and rare. a. Of the nature of or relating to bubonic plague or any other plague-like disease; pestiferous, pestilential, pernicious. (OED online)

      “Rogue”: n. A mischievous person, esp. a child; a person whose behaviour one disapproves of but who is nonetheless likeable or attractive. Freq. as a playful term of reproof or reproach or as a term of endearment. (OED online)