Note 240 — ACT IV.
Reading edition
Probably a hit at Ben Jonson, who in Volpone (acted in 1605) makes laughter rhyme with slaughter:—
“E’en his face begetteth laughter, And he speaks truth free from slaughter” (i. 1).
Reading edition
Probably a hit at Ben Jonson, who in Volpone (acted in 1605) makes laughter rhyme with slaughter:—
“E’en his face begetteth laughter, And he speaks truth free from slaughter” (i. 1).