"As ending anthem of my endless dolour."

For 'anthem' Singer very plausibly read amen.


"Item, She is not to be kissed fasting on account of her breath."

Rowe added kissed, which, though generally received, is not absolutely necessary.

"Nor does your nostril

Take in the scent of strong perfumes, to stifle

The sourness of our breaths as we are fasting."

Massinger, Very Woman, i. 1.