An Introduction to the Prose and Poetical Works of John Milton / Comprising All the Autobiographic Passages in His Works, the More Explicit Presentations of His Ideas of True Liberty.

by John Milton

As I am sick with working of my thoughts.'

—1 Henry VI., V. v. 86.

[364]. miracle: wonder, admiration.

[373]. Appoint: 'Do not you arrange or direct the disposition of heavenly things.'—Keightley.

[383]. Of Timna: Judges xiv.

[394]. my capital secret: a play on the word 'capital' is, no doubt, designed; chief secret and the secret of his strength depending upon his hair.

[433]. That rigid score: rigorous account or reckoning.

[434]. This day: Judges xvi. 23.

[453]. idolists: idolaters.

[455]. propense: disposed.