Deadly nightshade, henbane, hellebore and mandrakes were of evil reputation[.]

Bar chairs were heavy with high backs that prevented many a drunk’s reverse gainer.

Are your eyes yet unseel'd

sad Horrour with grim hew, / Did alwayes sore, beating his yron wings; / And after him Owles and Night-rauens flew, / The hatefull messengers of heauy things ….