NOTE II.

[II. 45–47.] Instead of these lines the Quarto of 1619 has:

‘As long as Gloster beares this base and humble minde:

Were I a man, and Protector as he is,

I’de reach to ’th Crowne, or make some hop headlesse.

And being but a woman, ile not behinde

For playing of my part, in spite of all that seek to crosse me thus:

Who is within there?’