The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [Vol. 7 of 9]

by William Shakespeare

[271] sits] fits Rowe. hits Collier MS.

[272] our five] Malone (Wilbraham conj.). our fine Qq Ff.

[273] After this line Keightley inserts from (Q₁), Ben. Queen Mab! what's she?

[274] fairies'] Steevens. fairies (Q₁). Fairies Q₂ Q₃ Q₅ Ff (Fayries F₃). Fairis Q₄. Fancy's Theobald (Warburton). fairy Warton conj.

[275] She is ... bodes:] As verse by Pope, following (Q₁). Prose in Qq Ff.

[276] In shape no] In shade; no Warburton conj.

an] om. F₁ F₂.

[277] atomies] Q₃ Q₄ Ff Q₅. Atomi (Q₁). ottamie Q₂.

[278] Athwart] (Q₁) Pope. over Qq Ff.

[279] made of long] are made of (Q₁) Seymour conj.