FOOTNOTES:

[540] [This is supposed to be spoken from an upper chamber.]

[541] There is generally a considerable difference between stage law and statute law.

[542] The two latest editions spoil the line by reading—

"For this is death's model in man's shape."

[543] [See note at p. 556.]

Transcriber's Notes:

Simple spelling, grammar, and typographical errors were corrected.

Punctuation normalized.

Anachronistic and non-standard spellings retained as printed.