131. had little care. Did not mind it.
138. these. The water and the bread.
141. had grown cold. Past subjunctive.
148. gnash. Literally, to strike or grind together. Does Byron mean this?
153. corse. Corpse; a poetical form of the word.
172-3. He had shown thus far a high spirit, whether natural to him, or something seemingly inspired.
181. The face swollen and working convulsively in the struggle for life.
208. admonished. Reproved. The knowledge that it was hopeless did not prevent his fear.
214. dungeon-dew. The dampness of the dungeon.
230. a selfish death. Suicide.