[2099]. That, (I propose) that. Sone, Hippolytus. Yet, in l. 2075, Theseus was only 23 years old! Perhaps she proposes, in banter, a purely whimsical condition; cf. ll. 2102, 2120, 2127.
[2100]. Hoom-coming, arrival at home; cf. Kn. Tale, 26 (A 884).
[2101]. Fynal ende, definite settlement.
[2105]. To borwe, as a pledge; cf. Squi. Ta., F 596.
[2107]. To draw blood on oneself was a frequent mode of attestation. Cf. Wright's note on K. Lear, ii. I. 34; and note how Faustus stabs his arm in Marlowe's play; Act ii. sc. 1.
[2120]. Servant, devoted lover; the usual phrase. This asseveration of Theseus shews that he thought Ariadne immeasurably credulous.
[2122]. Of Athenes duchesse, (whom I hail as) duchess of Athens. That is, he promises her marriage. In l. 2127 Ariadne grows pleasant on the subject.
[2128]. 'And assured to the royalties (or regal attributes) of Athens'; i.e. we are secure of our future royal rank.
[2130]. And saved, and we have saved. Chaucer has be just above; so that he has changed the idiom.
[2132]. Emforth hir might, even-forth with her might, to the extent of her power; cf. Kn. Ta., 1377 (A 2235).