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

[1231]. Baal-zebub: the god of Ekron. 2 Kings i. 16.

[1238]. bulk without spirit vast: vast bulk without spirit.

[1242]. Astaroth: the Phœnician goddess.

[1243]. braveries: bravadoes.

[1266]. mine: my end.

[1274]. Hardy: bold.

[1292]. Either of these: 'might' or 'patience.'

[1309]. remark him: plainly mark him.

[1317]. heartened: encouraged, emboldened.

[1334]. Myself: regard myself, do you say? No, my conscience and internal peace I regard. Keightley and Masson both place an (!) instead of an (?). But 'myself' requires to be uttered with an inquiring surprise, and should be followed by an (?).