Premier, 4 for the first time

6. Neuvaine trope is an expression characteristic of the weaker side of the Pléiade movement ; it means, ‘ troupe de neuf,’ 4 the band of nine Muses.’

29. This piece and the following are printed in modem spelling, in order that readers may judge whether the Prince of Poets owes his famé to antiquarian partiality only.

57. 19. Férue, in the simple sense of ‘struck,’ 4pierced with the share.’

58. 13. An instance of a somewhat unjustifiable attempt to transfer

Latin liberty of order in the sentence to French. 4 Maigres ’ goes in sense with ‘siècles.’

(il. 20. This is a little bit of coterie spite against Marot, who is frequently reflected on in the sequel.