[366. I do not think my sister so to seek:] I do not think she has her seeking, or learning, still to do: I do not think her so inexperienced.
[373-375.] Is this practical doctrine?
[377.] Make five syllables of Contemplation.
[380. Were all to-ruffled.] The particle to—Anglo Saxon tô, Modern German zer—has disappeared from Modern English. In Old English it was often used with the force of the Latin dis. So still in Chaucer, to-bete, to-cleve, to-rende, and many others.
[386. affects:] likes, has an affection for.
[390. weeds,] as in [line 84].
[393. the fair Hesperian tree.] See [line 983].
[394. had need the guard.] An elliptical expression. Need is a noun, but is treated as if it were a verb.
[395.] The dragon Ladon was not able to defend the apples of Hesperides against Hercules.
[401. will wink on Opportunity:] will fail to see its chance.