Then, after all these solemn exequies, [Exeunt. * We will our rites, &c.] Old eds. "We will our celebrated rites," &c.-"The word 'celebrated' occurs in both the old editions, but may well be dispensed with as regards both the sense and measure." Ed. 1826. "I think this word got into the text from either the author or printer, who was perhaps the editor, doubting whether to use 'solemnize' or 'celebrate;' and it slipt from the margin, where it was probably placed, into the verse itself." J. M. in Gent. Mag. for Jan. 1841. The Second Part of Tamburlaine the Great. Concerning the old eds., see the prefatory matter to The First Part. THE PROLOGUE. THE general welcomes Tamburlaine receiv'd, Have made our poet pen his Second Part, And murderous Fates throw all his triumphs† down. But what became of fair Zenocrate, And with how many cities' sacrifice He celebrated her sad‡ funeral, Himself in presence shall unfold at large. *the] So the 4to.-The Svo "our." + triumphs] So the Svo.-The 4to "triumph." |