[275] Stephen Marshall and Thomas Case, two of the most celebrated divines among the Presbyterians. Marshall was the person who preached the famous sermon before the House of Commons, Feb. 13, 1641, from Judges v. 23, "Curse ye Meroz," &c. This sermon is mentioned by Lord Clarendon. Both these sectaries are noticed by Butler. See Dr Grey's edition of "Hudibras," p. 3, c. i., l. 884; p. 3, c. ii., l. 636, and the notes.
[276] [Perhaps a play on choler and colour is intended here.]
[277] Slot, in hunting, means the print of the foot on the ground. See Todd's Johnson.—Collier.
[278] [Bourbonne-les-Bains, in the Haute Marne.]
[279] Prologues and epilogues were formerly spoken in black cloaks.
[280] [He misunderstands the Parson's classical allusion to Nessus.]
[281] [The name of the actor who filled the part of Wild.]
Transcriber's Notes:
1. Minor punctuation errors have been corrected without comment.