[279] [Old copy, Ne. Fra., Nemo being retained by error.]
[280] [The entrance of Diligence is marked here in old copy; but he was already on the stage.]
[281] [Simplicity seems to intend the public-wealth.]
[282] [An intentional (?) error for buckram.]
[283] They "slipped aside" on p. 483, and now re-enter. The preceding stage direction ought to be Exeunt, because the lords go out as well as Simplicity.
[284] [Committal, prior to trial.]
[285] That is, under the protection of their husbands—a legal phrase, not yet strictly applicable, as the ladies are not to be married to the lords until the next day—
"And even to-morrow is the marriage-day."
[286] [Old copy, a.]
[287] [Old copy, noble; the emendation was suggested by Mr Collier.]