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a deduction: 'uttered,' suggests Dowden, 'in a tone of
disappointed expectation'; rather, I think, in one of
keen examination.
243. war'nt (Q2) Cf. note 2. 1. 38.
244-45. If it assume.. .gape The words show that
at this stage Ham. is entertaining the idea that perhaps
the spirit 'may be a devil' (2. 2. 603). Cf. Introd.
pp. li-lii.
248-50. Let it be., .no tongue Note the emphasis
Ham. lays upon secrecy. Cf. note 1. 5. 136-40.
249. whatsomever A favourite form with Sh.
MSH. p. 243.
254. Tour loves.. .to you i.e. not 'duty' but 'love'
as between friends. Cf. note 1.163 above. This courtesy
towards his inferiors in rank is characteristic of Ham.
255. (in arms!') Q2 '(in armes)' The brackets,
denoting change of voice, throw great emphasis upon
these words. Cf. MSH. p. 203, and notes 1.1. 39 S.D.
and I. 2. 226.

1-3-
S.D. Q2 'Enter Laertes, and Ophelia his Sister.'
The description of Oph. indicates that this is her first
appearance in the play. Cf. head-note 1. 2.
6. toy in blood v. G. 'toy,' 'blood.'
12-13.* temple.. .inwardservice Cf. 2 Cor. vi. 16.
Having used the word 'temple' Sh. characteristically
goes on to think of 'service,' with its secondary meaning
of 'allegiance.' Cf. Introd. pp. xxxv-xxxix.
18. For he.. .birth (F1) Q2 omits. MSH. p. 244.
20. Carve for himself v. G. We should say'pick
and choose for himself,' using another metaphor of the
table.
21. sanity (Theobald, Hanmer) Q2 'safty,' "Fi
'sanctity.' Cf. misp. 'sanctity' for 'sanity' 2. 2. 212,
Johnson endorsed Theobald's emendation; the alter-
natives are to supply (with War burton) a second 'the'