But the true ground of all these piteous woes
We cannot without circumstance descry]
Here seems to be a rhyme intended, which may be easily restored;
"Raise up the Montagues. Some others, go.
"We see the ground whereon these woes do lie,
"But the true ground of all this piteous woe
"We cannot without circumstance descry."
V.iii.194 (136,2) What fear is this, which startles in our ears?] [Originally your ears] Read,
"What fear is this, which startles in our ears?
V.iii.229 (138,6) Fri. I will be brief] It is much to be lamented, that the poet did not conclude the dialogue with the action, and avoid a narrative of events which the audience already knew.