I.ii.105 (117,8) extended Asia] To extend, is a term used for to seize; I know not whether that be not the sense here.
I.ii.113 (118,9) Oh, when we bring forth weeds,/When our quick winds lie still] The sense is, that man, not agitated by censure, like soil not ventilated by quick winds, produces more evil than good.
I.ii.128 (118,1)
the present pleasure,
By revolution lowring, does become
The opposite of itself]
[The allusion is to the sun's diurnal course; which rising in the east, and by revolution lowering, or setting in the west, becomes the opposite of itself. WARB.] This is an obscure passage. The explanation which Dr. Warburton has offered is such, that I can add nothing to it; yet perhaps Shakespeare, who was less learned than his commentator, meant only, that our pleasures, as they are revolved in the mind, turn to pain.
I.ii.146 (119,3) upon far poorer moment] For less reason; upon meaner motives.
I.ii.169 (120,4) It shews to man the tailors of the earth; comforting therein] I have printed this after the original, which, though harsh and obscure, I know not how to amend. Sir Tho. Hanmer reads, They shew to man the tailors of the earth comforting him therein. I think the passage, with somewhat less alteration, for alteration is always dangerous, may stand thus; It shews to men the tailors of the earth, comforting them, &c.
I.ii.187 (121,6) more urgent touches] Things that touch me more sensibly, more pressing motives.