124. [Which then,] etc. "The plain meaning seems to be that Benvolio, like Romeo, was indisposed for society, and sought to be most where most people were not to be found, being one too many, even when by himself" (Collier). Some editors follow Pope in reading (from 1st quarto) "That most are busied when they're most alone."
127. [Who.] Him who; the antecedent omitted, as often when it is easily supplied.
131. [All so soon.] All is often used in this "intensive" way.
134. [Heavy.] S. is fond of playing on heavy and light. Cf. R. of L. 1574, T.G. of V. i. 2. 84, M. of V. v. 1. 130, etc.
142. [Importun'd.] Accented on the second syllable, as regularly in S.
148. [With.] By; as often of the agent or cause.
150. [Sun.] The early eds. all have "same." The emendation is due to Theobald and is almost universally adopted.
156. [To hear.] As to hear; a common ellipsis.
157. [Is the day so young?] Is it not yet noon? Good morrow or good day was considered proper only before noon, after which good den was the usual salutation. Cf. i. 2. 57 below.
158. [New.] Often used by S. in this adverbial way = just, lately. Cf. v. 3. 197 below. For Ay me! see on ii. 1. 10.