How to Get Rid of a Contentious Man

1727

“If you have a Companion that disturbs your Mirth, and wou’d be rid of him, with your left Hand take hold of his Collar behind, and with your right put between his Legs as far as his Codpiss, and lift him up easily, and thrust him out of the Room, for he can never turn upon you, but if you lift him too hard, you’ll throw him on his nose.”

Thomas Parkyns, Progymnasmata: The inn-play: or, Cornish-hugg wrestler

Had enough of Mr. Contentious? Just grab him by the codpiece and hurl him away. No wonder they call you Mr. Peaceable.