Q 10 (5b) "The minstrels played their Christmas tune, Tonight beneath my cottage eaves...... continues: "And who but listen'd? till was paid Respect to every inmate's claim; The greeting given, the music played In honour of each household name, Duly pronounced with lusty call, And 'merry Christmas' wished to all!" "every inmate - in honour of each household name" indicates this may be the traditional Wassail "Here We Come A-wassailing" aka "God bless the master of this house" Here we come a-wassailing Among the leaves so green, Here we come a-wand'ring So fair to be seen." which has many variations, but includes the household members: Master, Mistress, Butler, Maid, Children etc Greg, If this correct then I suggest when you're next in Market Drayton you enjoy a Pint from the new Joules Brewery in the Red Lion next door & raise the glass in a "cheers" to Effie. If the answer is wrong then I recommend a pint in commiseration :) Am still animallexicographing to try and answer Q6 and halfway to Q1 (haven't frooty looked for hints yet)
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