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Wit, Humor, and Shakspeare

Note 4 — WIT, HUMOR, AND SHAKSPEARE. (continued 2)

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A clear trace of Shakspeare. Malvolio says, "A demure travel of regard," when he imagines the state-humor he will put on; and when he will send for Toby he expects to quench his familiar smile "with an austere regard of control." The "Twelfth Night" was first acted in February, 1602.

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