The epistle of Othea to Hector; or, The boke of knyghthode

by de Pisan Christine

[264]. Oan, MS., and so below.

[265]. Pastours, H.

[266]. Sc. mole; comme la tauppe, H.

[267]. Lierres, sc. larron, H.

[268]. And nede, MS.; au besoing, H.

[269]. Sc. Theseus and Peirithous, who invaded the lower world in order to carry off Persephone.

[270]. There is some confusion in this passage; se Hercules, qui leur compaignon yere, ne les eust secourus, qui tant y fist, etc., H.

[271]. Sc. chains; chayennes, H.

[272]. Sc. Cadmus, who founded Thebes and slew the dragon which guarded the neighbouring well of Ares, and who also invented letters.

[273]. Sc. won; gaigna, H.