—appose seems to be used in a different sense from that in which we have just had it (v. 267), and to be equivalent to—procure: crose, i. e. crosier.
Page 322. v. 299. a hermoniake] A term I am unable to explain.
v. 303. Ouer] i. e. Besides.
—— the foresayd laye] i. e. the above-mentioned laity.
v. 305. anker] i. e. anchorite.
v. 310.
To ryde vpon a mule
With golde all betrapped]
Perhaps, as Warton thinks (note on Hist. of E. P., ii. 347. ed. 4to), an allusion to Wolsey: afterwards in this poem, the Cardinal appears to be pointed at more plainly.
Page 323. v. 312. purple and paule] An expression which frequently occurs, more particularly in ballad-poetry (considered by Percy and others as equivalent to—purple robe): paule, i. e. pall, rich or fine cloth.