Note 128 — ACT III. SCENE I.
Reading edition
the posts of his gate are a-painting too] “i. e. he will soon be sheriff. At the door of that officer large posts, on which it was customary to stick proclamations, were always set up.” Steevens.
Reading edition
the posts of his gate are a-painting too] “i. e. he will soon be sheriff. At the door of that officer large posts, on which it was customary to stick proclamations, were always set up.” Steevens.