250. Thrift.
251. Or meinie, alluding to the audience.
252. Plead.
253. Ministereth.
254. A proverbial expression of contempt.
255. Same.
256. i.e., Covenant or agreement.
257. Probably the earliest mention of this proverb.
258. Generally bankers, but perhaps here merely city-men.
259. A game at dice.