[152] Old eds. repeat the word “kissing.”
[153] “In good sadness” = seriously.
[154] “Tweer” (or “twire”) = peep, pry.
[155] “The ‘Dun Cow’ is, we all know, intimately connected with the celebrated Guy, Earl of Warwick, and I believe his ‘kettle’ is one of the pretended relics still shown there. From the text I conjecture that the dun cow with the kettle on her head was in the time of Marston a well-known sign.”—Dilke.
[156] Omitted in ed. 1602.
[157] Old eds. “Ant.”
[158] Old eds. “And.”
[159] It is hard for Andrugio to escape detection even when he is unarmed; but if he puts on his armour he will be at once recognised. Cf. [p. 46]:—
“If you are but seen,
Your arms display you; therefore put them off.”