Chapter 71

657. Shred. Cut off; a sense now obsolete. Cf. Withal's Dictionary (ed. 1608): "The superfluous and wast sprigs of vines, being cut and shreaded off are called sarmenta." 659. My brain, etc. The MS. has "But now, my champion, it shall wave." 672. Wreak. Avenge. Cf. Shakespeare, R. and J. iii. 5. 102: "To wreak the love I bore my cousin Upon his body that hath slaughter'd him;" Spenser, F. Q. ii. 3. 13: "to wreak so foule despight;" etc. 679. God, in my need, etc. The MS. reads: "God, in my need, to me be true,…