Summary, Analysis, and Original Text by Scene

Act I: Scene 6

temple-haunting martlet (4) bird that nests in church porches

loved mansionry (5) favorite building

jutty … vantage (6) eaves, convenient corner

pendent (7) hanging

procreant cradle (7) nest

haunt (8) regularly visit

love … love (11) As king, I must always acknowledge my subjects' love even though doing so is a burden to me. But I must tell you that in taking trouble for me, you win God's thanks.

All … house (14) Even if I were to double my efforts on your behalf, it would be nothing compared with the honour you pay by visiting our house.

cours'd (21) chased

purpose … purveyor (21) intended to arrive before him

holp (23) helped

in compt … audit (26) on your account, to be assessed by you


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