Page 252, "But that is not the hazard that I would shun," is one of the commonest Massingerisms. The passage on page 253 has been mentioned already. Massinger is almost the only later dramatist who has a large number of dissyllable "tions." We have here (253),—
Of what condi_ti-on_ soever, we
Palliate seditions.
His share of the present play presents many such cases.
III. 3, seems also by Massinger.
III. 4, is by Fletcher. On page 263 there is an unmistakable reminiscence of Henry VIII., Wolsey's "Farewell."
III. 5 (also marked 4), is by Massinger. On page 264 occurs, "At no part," one of the commonest Massingerisms; and a little lower down,—
Ever maintained
The freedom I was born to.
Compare Great Duke of Florence, I. 1-4,—
For I must use the freedom I was born with.
It also occurs in other Massinger plays.