[p. 108, l. 27] and Nurse. I have added these words as she is addressed later in the scene (p. 109, l. 31.)

[p. 110, l. 24] and Sir Cred. I have added these words.

[p. 111, l. 34] Consort. 1724 ‘Comfort’.

Notes: Critical And Explanatory.

Sir Patient Fancy.

To the Reader

[p. 7] to show their breeding (as Bays sayes). cf. The Rehearsal, ii, II:—

1 King. You must begin, Mon foy.

2 King. Sweet, Sir, Pardonnes moy.

Bayes. Mark that: I makes ’em both speak French to shew their breeding.