[98] [A play on eels and heels.]

[99] [Old copy and Dilke read—

"He's no rival here, sir; has struck me.">[

[100] [Men, fellows.]

[101] I scarcely need observe that the Clown puns between the sergeant's mace and the spice of that name. Poor as it is, it is common enough.

[102] One of the counters was situated in Wood Street, Cheapside.


ACT V., SCENE I.

Ludgate. Enter Old Foster, his Wife, and Keeper.

Keeper. Come, come, be merry, sir; do as mourners do at funerals, wear your hat in your eyes, and laugh in your heart.