[1037]. Once joined: i.e. in marriage.
[1038]. far within: a thorn in the flesh, a cleaving mischief, deep beneath defensive armor; these may be an allusion to the poisoned shirt sent to Hercules by his wife Deianira.
[1048]. combines: i.e. with her husband.
[1057]. lour: frown, or look sullen.
[1062]. contracted: drawn together, gathered.
[1068]. Harapha of Gath: see under [1079].
[1069]. pile: the giant's body is spoken of as a pile, or large, proudly towering building.
[1073]. habit: dress.
[1075]. His fraught: the freight of commands or whatever else he is charged with. The word seems to be used contemptuously.
[1076]. chance: fate.