[205] Construe.
[206] A cheap substitute for tapestry and very frequently having verses inscribed on it as in the present instance.
[207] Readily. Possibly the above use of the term points to its derivation.
[208] Cheese-trenchers used to be inscribed with proverbial phrases.
[209] Consent.
[210] i.e. To steal a wench.
[211] It was the ancient practice when persons were sworn for them to eat bread and salt.
[212] Artifices.
[213] Anticipate.
[214] i.e. They are not to be restrained by being called to.