300. To friendly feast, etc. The MS. has "To hospitable feast and hall."

302. Beshrew. May evil befall (see on shrewdly, 84 above); a mild

imprecation, often used playfully and even tenderly. Cf. Shakespeare, 2

Hen. IV. ii. 3. 45:

"Beshrew your heart,

Fair daughter, you do draw my spirits from me

With new lamenting ancient oversights!"