Chauc. Tr. and Cress.
In Albumazar we have, "How slow the day slides on!" The d was not sounded in slide-slow. Introd. p. [52].
"It boots thee not to be compassionate."
Theobald proposed 'become passionate'; Singer 'be so passionate.' No change seems to be needed, though the expression is singular.
"To plot, contrive, or complot any ill."
It might be better to read compass for 'complot,' as the preceding 'plot' may have been in the printer's mind; or plan for 'plot.'
"Norfolk, so fare as to mine enemy...."