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3.i. N O T E S 195

157. observed of all observers i.e. 'the object of all
men's worthy deference 5 (Herford). v. G. 'observer.'
Cf. Wint. 4. 4. 8 'the gracious mark o'th' land,' and
'
2 Hen. IV, 2. 3. 31-2 He was the mark and glass,
copy and book, That fashioned others.'
164. S.D. The K. and Pol. have waited a little in
case Ham. should return once more. Some copies of
Q2 give Oph. an 'exit' here. It is I think an unwar-
ranted addition by the press-corrector. She does not
hear the K.'s speech that follows, but she is certainly
aware that the two have been behind the arras (v. 3. 1.
28-44): she sees no harm in it; for her Ham. is a
madman.
165. affections v. G.
169. disclose v. G.
172-78. he shall.. .of himself The journey is for
curative purposes only; it is not until after the Play-scene
that the K. decides on Ham.'s death.

3.2.
S.D. £>2 'Enter Hamlet, and three of the Players.'
There are three speaking parts in the play: the 'King,'
the 'Queen,' and Lucianus. It is evident from what
follows that 1 Player is to take Lucianus. For the per-
formance of plays on the dais of halls v. Chambers, Eliz.
Stage, i. 229.
1. the speech Clearly intended to refer to the lines
Ham. himself has written (v. note 2. 2. 544). It is a
passionate speech (v. 11. 5-11), and Ham. is anxious
that it shall produce its full effect. Cf. notes 11. 252,
2
53-54~
3-14. but if you mouth... avoid it This I take to be
a criticism of the acting of the Admiral's men, and suspect
Alleyn to be the 'robustious periwig-pated fellow';
1 Player as Lucianus commits all the faults here con-
demned. Cf. 2. 2.332 (note).
'
10-14. tear.. .Herod Cf. M.N.D. 1. 2. 25-6 I
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