81. The son of Tydeus: Diomedes; far oftener called Tydides,
after his father Tydeus, king of Argos.
82. Couthe more than the creed: knew more than the mere
elements (of the science of Love).
83. Arache: wrench away, unroot (French, “arracher”); the
opposite of “enrace,” to root in, implant.
84. It will be remembered that, at the beginning of the first
book, Cressida is introduced to us as a widow.
85. Diomede is called “sudden,” for the unexpectedness of his
assault on Cressida’s heart — or, perhaps, for the abrupt
abandonment of his indifference to love.
86. Penscel: a pennon or pendant; French, “penoncel.” It was
the custom in chivalric times for a knight to wear, on days of
tournament or in battle, some such token of his lady’s favour, or
badge of his service to her.