[285] This Scottish Philotus is to be distinguished from the Philotas of Daniel, for which see Collier’s Annals of the Stage, iii. 350.

[286] Riche his Farewell to Militaire Profession, &c. Another of the tales in the same volume is dramatised by Shakspeare in Twelfth Night.

[287] See Mr J. W. Mackenzie’s edition of Philotus, presented to the Bannatyne Club in 1835.

[288] Calm, gratify.

[289] Apparel.

[290] Condition.

[291] Ere.

[292] Slippers.

[293] A quantity.

[294] Mouthfuls.