[433] Cf. Custrel in Phil. Soc. Dict., Coustillier in Cotgr.
[434] Here follows a farcical scene, doubtlessly inserted for the applause of the galleries. The musicians are supposed to kneel in mock reverence (v. 90), while M. indulges in practical jokes upon R.
[435] A picture of such a 'fool's feather,' added to the 'comb' in Douce's Illustrations, II. Plate 4, 1 (cf. ib. p. 322).
[436] E., famulae, but the maids are not on the stage; v. 107 (his men) shows that the musicians are meant.
[437] Cantent refers apparently to the Seconde Song at the end of the play.
[438] E. has '?'.
[439] gave. Cf. The Lytell Geste of Robyn Hode: "Take him a gray courser," etc.
[440] Cf. 'allowe,' V. i, 12; 'chieve,' 'gree,' etc. (C. changes: 'loue').
[441] promised.
[442] affianced; cf. IV. i, 17; IV iii, 41; V. ii, 6.