And, undisturbed by moons, in silence sleep.
[429] The character of a cobler in an interlude.
[430] A celebrated punster, according to Derrick.
[433] Henry Herringman, bookseller, published almost all the poems, plays, and lighter pieces of the day. He was Dryden's original publisher.
[434] A play of Flecknoe's so called. See [Note XII.]
[435] Perhaps in allusion to Shadwell's frequent use of opium, as well as to his dulness.