ishments, of gentle manners,
and very imposing appearance.]

[Footnote V.54: _To speak feelingly of him_,] With insight and
intelligence.

[Footnote V.55: _Card or calendar of gentry_,] The card by which
a gentleman is to direct his course; the calendar by which he is
to choose his time, that what he does may be both excellent and
seasonable.]

[Footnote V.56: _The continent of what part a gentleman would
see._] The word continent in this sense is frequently used by
Shakespeare; _i.e._, you shall find him _containing_ and
_comprising_ every quality which a _gentleman_ would desire to
_contemplate_ for imitation.]

[Footnote V.57: _What imports the nomination, &c._] What is the
object of the introduction of this gentleman's name?]

[Footnote V.58: _I dare not--lest I should compare--were to know
himself._] No one can have a perfect conception of the measure of
another's excellence, unless he shall himself come up to that
standard. Dr. Johnson says, I dare not pretend to know him, lest
I should pretend to an equality: no man can completely know
another, but by knowing himself, which is the utmost extent of
human wisdom.]

[Footnote V.59: _He has imponed_,] _i.e._, to lay down as a stake
or wager. Impono.]

[Footnote V.60: _Hangers_,] That part of the girdle or belt by
which the swords were suspended was, in our poet's time, called
the _hangers_.]

[Footnote V.61: _Very dear to fancy--very liberal conceit._] Of
exquisite invention, well adapted to their hilts, and in their
conception rich and high fashioned.]

[Footnote V.62: _More german_] More a-kin.]

[Footnote V.63: _Vouchsafe the answer._] Condescend to answer, or
meet his wishes.]

[Footnote V.64: _How if I answer, no?_] Reply.]

[Footnote V.65: _I shall win at the odds._] I shall succeed with
the advantage that I am allowed.]

[Footnote V.66: _Gain-giving_,] Misgiving.]

[Footnote V.67: _If your mind, &c._] If you have any presentiment
of evil, yield to its suggestion.]

[Footnote V.68: _Like a star i'the darkest night, stick fiery
off_] Be made by the strongest relief to stand brightly
prominent.]

[Footnote V.69: _Better'd_,] He stands higher in estimation.]

[Footnote V.70: _Stoups of wine_] Flagons of wine.]

[Footnote V.71: _Quit in answer_] Make the wager _quit_,