Again, in Hall's "Chronicle," fol. 20, Henry IV.: "By the deviacion, and not devinacion of that mawmet Merlyn."

[201] Alluding to the poisoned garment given by Dejanira to Hercules. See Ovid's "Metamorphoses," b. ix.

[202] [Edits., thy.]

[203] In the quartos of 1608 and of 1633, this line is by mistake assigned to Cyprus. The exit of Florio, who obviously withdraws, is also not marked.—Collier.

[204] [Edits., you, to her, and.]

[205] [Edits., do, do, do.]

[206] This horrid sentiment is to be found in too many of our ancient poets. See [Ford's "Works," by Dyce, i. 143.]


ACTUS IV., SCÆNA 1.

Enter Florio and Mechant.