6. 'To warrant this, I may cite an author named Macrobius.' Macrobius, the
commentator on Cicero's Somnium Scipionis (as here said); see notes to
Parl. of Foules, 31; Book Duch. 284.
8-10. _halt_, holds, considers; _lees_, deceptive. 'But explains to us the
vision that king Scipio formerly dreamt.'
22. _taketh his corage_, assumes fresh confidence from the support of the
young, is encouraged by the young, receives their tribute. The O.F. _paage_
is the mod. F. _péage_, toll, lit. 'footing.'