[183] A cue, in stage cant, is the last words of the preceding speech, and serves as a hint to him who is to speak next. See Mr Steevens's note on "A Midsummer's Night's Dream," act iii. sc. 1. [But here it means the plot which has been concerted between Geraldine and the others (including Joyce), for inducing Gertrude to relent.]
[184] [Edits., his.]
[185] Query, Tax.—Gilchrist.
[186] [Old copy, that.]
[187] [Rash must be supposed to have conferred with Geraldine, and to have arranged with him the device, which they here proceed to execute.]
[188] [Geraldine is to feign death.]
[189] So Otway, in "The Orphan"—
"'Tis heaven to have thee, and without thee hell.
—Steevens.
[190] At Hoxton. There is a tract entitled, "Pimlyco, or, Runne Red Cap. 'Tis a Mad World at Hogsdon," 1609.