Stow says it was a place of some account for the Costermongers who had warehouses there; and it appears from Dekker’s “Belman of London,” sig. E 2, that the beggars of his time called one of their places of rendezvous by this name. [See Herbert’s edition of Ames, p. 367-8.] [131] _These_, first edition. [132] _Vaunted_, second edition. [133] _Increased is_, old editions. [134] _Streams_, second edition. [135] [_None such_, old editions. The meaning seems to be, a perfect friend:--_’tis a world to seek one such_.] [136] Both the old copies have it “_my_ state to moan,” which may be right, and the substitution [to _thy_, which was made in the earlier editions] should not have been made without notice.--_Collier._ [137] Whether I will or not. See Note 23 to “Grim the Collier of Croydon.” [138] _i.e._, It _rideth fast_ upon noon. The word is used by Spenser and many of our ancient writers. [139] With Pithias in his custody, and Stephano, as is evident from the rest of the scene.--_Collier._ [140] Hinder him. [141] _Doth_, both 4tos. [142] _Doo_, first edition. The reading of both the old copies in this place is “_Golden time_ doo wear away.” If it were worth while to remark the difference between _doo_ and _doos_, it might have been as well not to make the change in the text without notice, although it is probably right.--_Collier._ [143] _i.e._, Thou wilt derive no _credit_ from striking off a head so disadvantageously placed for the purpose of decollation. _Honnetete_, French, anciently signified _fame_ or _reputation_ in the dexterous execution of any undertaking, whether honourable or the contrary. _Honesty_ seems here to be used with the French meaning.--_Steevens._ In this instance the author appears to have had before him the speech which Sir Thomas More made at his execution. Hall, in his “Chronicle,” p. 226, says, “Also the hangman kneled doune to him askyng him forgiuenes of his death (as the maner is), to whom he sayd I forgeue thee, but I promise thee that thou shalt neuer haue _honestie of the strykyng of my head, my necke is so short_.” [144] The two old copies have it, “O happie kinges _within_ your courtes,” &c.--_Collier._ [145] _Two to_, second edition. [146] _No reason_, first edition. [147] This direction means that Dionysius, Damon, Pithias, and all others go out, excepting Stephano.--_Collier._ [148] [Old copies, _joy_.] [149] [Freedom.] APPIUS AND VIRGINIA.