[306.] flowers. Decorates, beautifies with floral designs.
[311.] perused. Studied, observed closely.
[318.] In a letter dated November, 1852, Mr. Arnold speaks of the figures in his poem as follows: "I can only say that I took a great deal of trouble to orientalize them, because I thought they looked strange, and jarred, if western." What is gained by their use?
[325.] vast. Large, mighty.
[326.] tried. Proved, experienced.
[328.] Never was that field lost or that foe saved. Note the power gained in this line by the use of the alliteration.
[330.] Be govern'd. Be influenced, persuaded.
[343.] by thy father's head! Such oaths are common to the extravagant speech of the oriental peoples.
[344.] Art thou not Rustum? See introductory note to poem.
[367.] vaunt. Boast implied in the challenge.