_Forsooth_, a term of which I do not well know the original meaning, was
used to men as well as to women.
II.i.71 (198,5) Observe his inclination in yourself] HANMER reads,
_e'en_ yourself, and is followed by Dr. Warburton; but perhaps _in_
yourself means, _in your own person_, not by spies.
II.i.112 (200,7) I had not quoted him] To _quote_ is, I believe, to
_reckon_, to take an account of, to take the _quotient_ or result of a
computation.
II.i.114 (201,8)
it as proper to our age
To cast beyond ourselves in our opinions,
As it is common for the younger sort
To lack discretion]
This is not the remark of a weak man. The vice of age is too much
suspicion. Men long accustomed to the wiles of life _cast_ commonly
_beyond themselves_, let their cunning go further than reason can attend
it. This is always the fault of a little mind, made artful by long
commerce with the world.
II.ii.24 (202,2)
For the supply and profit of our hope,
Your visitation shall receive such thanks]
That the hope which your arrival has raised may be completed by the
desired effect.
II.ii.47 (203,4) the trail of policy] The _trail_ is the _course of an
animal pursued by the scent_.
Il.ii.52 (203,5) My news shall be the fruit of that great feast] The
_desert_ after the meat.
II.ii.84 (204,7) at night we'll feast] The king's intemperance is never
suffered to be forgotten.
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