WARB.] This is an obscure passage. The
explanation which Dr. Warburton has offered is such, that I can add
nothing to it; yet perhaps Shakespeare, who was less learned than his
commentator, meant only, that our pleasures, as they are _revolved_ in
the mind, turn to pain.
I.ii.146 (119,3) upon far poorer moment] For less reason; upon meaner
motives.
I.ii.169 (120,4) It shews to man the tailors of the earth; comforting
therein] I have printed this after the original, which, though harsh and
obscure, I know not how to amend. Sir Tho. Hanmer reads, They shew _to
man the tailors of the earth comforting_ him therein. I think the
passage, with somewhat less alteration, for alteration is always
dangerous, may stand thus; _It shews to_ men _the tailors of the earth,
comforting_ them, &c.
I.ii.187 (121,6) more urgent touches] Things that touch me more
sensibly, more pressing motives.
I.ii.190 (121,7) Petition us at home] Wish us at home; call for us to
reside at home.
I.ii.201 (121,9)
Say, our pleasure
To such whose places under us, requires
Our quick remove from hence]
This is hardly sense. I believe we should read,
Their _quick remove from hence_.
Tell our design of going away to those, who being by their places
obliged to attend us, must remove in haste.
I.iii.3 (122,1) I did not send you] You must go as if you came without
my order or knowledge.
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