Note 337 — ACT III., SCENE I.

i.e., Go before. So in the 119th Psalm: "Mine eyes prevent the night watches."—Steevens.

Again, in the office of consecrating Cramp Rings: "We beseech thee, O Lord, that the Spirit which proceeds from thee may prevent and follow in our desires," &c.—Reed.

One of the Collects of the Church Service begins, "Prevent us, O Lord, in all our doings."—Collier.