049 ([return])
[ The conscious covering.—Ver. 50. The 'pallia,' here mentioned, are clearly the coverlets of the couch which he has before mentioned in the 41st line; and from this it is evident, that during the repast the guests were covered with them.]
050 ([return])
[ Add wine by stealth.—Ver. 52. To make him fall asleep the sooner]
051 ([return])
[ 'Twas summer time.—Ver. 1. In all hot climates it is the custom to repose in the middle of the day. This the Spaniards call the 'siesta.']