[171] Expires, in the unusual sense of "is blown forth."
[172] Possunt quia posse videntur.—Virgil.
[174] Spar-hawk. A lark is said to be dared by any object of terror which makes it sit close.
Farewell nobility! E'en let his grace go forward,
And dare us with his cap, like larks.——
[175] St James, patron of Spain, on whose festival this battle was fought. See note XLI.
[176] Philip II. of Spain, against whom the Hollanders rebelling, were aided by Queen Elizabeth. See [notes XLI. and XLII.]