IV.vii.18 (302,1) the general gender] The common race of the people.
IV.vii.19 (302,2)
dipping all his faults in their affection,
Would, like the spring that turneth wood to stone,
Convert his gyves to graces]
This simile is neither very seasonable in the deep interest of this conversation, nor very accurately applied. If the spring had changed base metals to gold, the thought had been more proper.
IV.vii.27 (302,3) if praises may go back again] If I may praise what has been, but is now to be found no more.
IV.vii.77 (304,5) Of the unworthiest siege] Of the lowest rank. Siege, for seat, place.
IV.vii.82 (304,6) Importing health and graveness] [W: wealth] Importing here may be, not inferring by logical consequence, but producing by physical effect. A young man regards show in his dress, an old man, health.
IV.vii.90 (305,7) I, in forgery of shapes and tricks/Come short of what he did] I could not contrive so many proofs of dexterity as he could perform.