[239.] What foul fiend rides thee? What evil spirit possesses you and keeps you from the fight?
[240.] her. That is, Iseult of Ireland.
[243.] wanders forth again, in fancy.
[245.] secret in his breast. What secret?
[250-253.] See note, ll. [234-237]. blessed sign. The cross.
[255.] Roman Emperor. That is, Lucius Tiberius. See note, ll. [234-237]
[258.] leaguer. Consult dictionary.
[261.] what boots it? That is, what difference will it make?
[303.] recks not. Has no thought of (archaic).
[308-314.] My princess ... good night. Are Tristram's words sincere, or has he a motive in thus dismissing Iseult?