[268] "Noise," in old editions.
[269] Convince me that He intends to gratify my heart's desire.
[270] Carving.
[271] Not willing to be heard disputing with such a fool.
[272] The Bishops whom the King sought to thrust on Scotland.
[273] See Letter XCII.
[274] Probably Mr. Loudian. Letter LXXXVI., note.
[275] "Status quæstionis," a phrase in logical works—the way of stating a matter to be discussed.
[276] Worthless; good for nothing. It is, however, written "naughty," evil, in old editions.
[277] He has so fully paid me.