That long time have been barren."
I adopt without hesitation the excellent correction of Rain for 'Ram.' "Rain sacrificial whisperings in his ear" (Tim. i. 1). "In measure rain thy joy" (Mer. of Ven. iii. 2).
Sc. 5.
"If Antony
Be free and healthful, so tart a favour suits not
To trumpet such good tidings."
We might also read, as is usually done, 'why so tart a favour?'