417. Before. That is, at his visit to the Isle. Cf. ii. 96 fol. above.

418. Was idly soothed, etc. The MS. has "Was idly fond thy praise to

hear."

421. Atone. Atone for. Shakespeare uses the verb transitively several

times, but in the sense of reconcile; as in Rich. II. i. 1. 202: "Since

we cannot atone you," etc. Cf. v. 735 below.