And, undisturbed by moons, in silence sleep.

[429] The character of a cobler in an interlude.

[430] A celebrated punster, according to Derrick.

[431] [Note X.]

[432] [Note XI.]

[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.

[436] [Note XIII.]

[437] [Note XIV.]