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(cf. 4. 3. 3 5), and (ii) the faldstool used by Oph. in 3. 1.
is now needed by the K,
1-26. / like him not etc. That the K. should thus
openly speak with Ros. and Guild, of his danger from
Ham. is proof that the Gonzago play was recognised by
all as a threat to his life; cf. note 3. 2. 24-?.
2-4. prepare you... along with you, This implies a
change of plan, v. note 3. 4. 200.
5. The terms... endure i.e. it is impossible to conduct
the government of the country (while he is at large).
7.* brawls Qz 'browes,' Fi 'Lunacies.* I emend
Q2 rather than adopt the makeshift reading of Fi .
MSH. pp. 9-11, 169, 324. Cf. 'turbulent and dan-
gerous lunacy' 3. 1.4. See p. 304.
14. depends and rests Confusion of proximity; cf.
Abbott, § 412, and above 1. 2. 38 'allow.'
15. cess Qz 'cesse,' Fi 'cease.', v. G. Cf. De Foe,
The Original Power of the People, 1703, 'If Power at
anytime meets with a Cess, if Government and Thrones
become Vacant...' (v.N.E.D. 3), and MSH. p. 275.
17. O, 'tis Qz 'or it is/ Fi 'It is.' MSH. p. 325.
Cf. note 5. I. 117. For 'a massy wheel' v. note 2. 2.
499-501.
26. We will haste us Qz heads this 'ft?/.,' F1 'Both*
S.D. Qz 'Exeunt Gent.'/'Enter Polonius.'
30. And as you said etc. Pol. made the suggestion
(3.1. 184-88), but he astutely attributes it to the King
(Herford).
33. of vantage prob. = 'in addition* not 'from a
convenient place'; v. G.
39. Though inclination.. .will i.e. he is not forcing
himself to pray; he wishes fervently to do so.
43-4. this cursed hand.,.Blood Cf. Macb. %. 2.
60-3; 5. 1. 56-8.
46-7. whereto.. .offence? i.e. 'where is there scope
for mercy save in the very presence of sin?' (Verity).
56. retain th'offence 'He that does not amend what