[192] "Portico" has been suggested. But I see no reason to alter the text. "Portion" is here that which specially belongs to the soul as its birthright.
[193] Equivalent to hit the nail on the head, clinched the matter. Perhaps the metaphor is derived from ringing sound.
[194] Put a thief upon the track.
[195] Novice.
[196] A corruption of "God's blood."
[197] There is no reason to omit the word "by." Vendice seems to refer to "families called honourable," i.e., the children of lords.
[198] i.e. Next heir.
[199] Wheel of fortune.
[200] A play upon the double meaning of the word "angel," which was the name of a gold coin.
[201] Decline, droop.