[IIIc.10] ——are we addrest.] i.e., prepared.
Act III
[III.1] ——lavoltas high] A dance in which there was much turning, and much capering.
[III.2] ——swift corantos;] A corant is a sprightly dance.
[III.3] With pennons] Pennons armorial were small flags, on which the arms, device, and motto of a knight were painted.
[III.4] And, for achievement, offer up his ransom.] i.e., instead of fighting, he will offer to pay ransom.
[III.5] ——ancient Pistol.] Ancient, a standard or flag; also the ensign bearer, or officer, now called an ensign.
[III.6] Of buxom valour,] i.e., valour under good command, obedient to its superiors. The word is used by Spencer.
[III.7] ——upon the rolling restless stone,—] Fortune is described by several ancient authors in the same words.
[III.8] ——with a muffler before her eyes,] A muffler was a sort of veil, or wrapper, worn by ladies in Shakespeare’s time, chiefly covering the chin and throat.