[152] Fletcher is fond of using "ye" for "you."
[153] In the MS. there is a marginal note:—"I like not this: neither do I think that the pr. was thus disgracefully used, besides he is to much presented. G.B." The initials are those of Sir George Buc, Master of the Revels.
[154] "Shellain" is a corrupted form of Dutch schelm—a rogue, villain.
[155] The stage direction in the MS. runs thus:—"Enter 1 Burger, Vandermitten, Grotius." Vandermitten finally takes the place of 1 Burger and Grotius.
[156] Beneath, in the MS., is written the name of the actor who took the part, "Mr. Gough."
[157] In the right-hand margin are written the initials "R.T." It is unknown what actor was the owner of them.
[158] "Jo: Ri:" is written above, and "migh" in the right-hand margin.
[159] "Mr. Rob." took the Captain's part.
[160] This Captain is identical with the one in the previous scene: "Jo: Rice:" took the part.
[161] In the MS. Vandermitten is scored through, and Grotius written above; but the alteration is not followed afterwards.