ABSTRACT
Thomas Dekker. The Dead Term. 1608 ; in Grosart's edition, vol. Hi, page 49. “Paul's Walk,” ; the central aisle of the Cathedral, was the general rendezvous for business men, servants looking for masters, needy idlers wanting a free meal, and rogues of all sorts. The “Paul's man” ; was a recognized type of hanger-on, the best example in literature being Captain Bobadill in Every Man in His Humour. See page 53.
