(see 1765, VII, 244, 8)
V.ii.176 (259,8)
_Cleo._ Be't known, that we, the greatest, are misthought
for things that others do; and, when we fall,
We answer others merits in our names;
Are therefore to be pitied]
I do not think that either of the criticks [Warburton and Hanmer] have
reached the sense of the author, which may be very commodiously
explained thus;
We suffer at our highest state of elevation in the _thoughts of mankind
for that which others do, and when we fall_, those that contented
themselves only to think ill before, call us to _answer in our own names
for the merits of others. We are therefore to be pitied. Merits_ is in
this place taken in an ill sense, for actions _meriting_ censure.
If any alteration be necessary, I should only propose, _Be 't known,
that we_ at _greatest_, &c.
V.ii.185 (259,1) Make not your thoughts your prisons] I once wished to
read,
_make not your thoughts your_ poison:--
Do not destroy yourself by musing on your misfortune. Yet I would change
nothing, as the old reading presents a very proper sense. _Be not a
prisoner in imagination, when in reality you are free._
V.ii.215 (261,2) scald rhimers] Sir T. Hanmer reads,
--stall 'd _rhimers.
Scald_ was a word of contempt, implying poverty, disease, and filth.
V.ii.216 (261,3) quick comedians] The gay inventive players.
V.ii.226 (261,5) Their most absurd intents] [T: assured] I have
preserved the old reading.
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