It was John Ball, one of the leaders of the Peasant Revolt in 1381, who used to ask, "When Adam delved (that is, dug) and Eve span, who was then a gentleman t" meaning that it was the duty of all to work, and that the gentry had no right to idle and live on the labours of the poo*.
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Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20097, 28 November 1930, Page 9
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60Untitled Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20097, 28 November 1930, Page 9
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