238/377 As he discussed the _Fables_ in the _Life of Dryden_, Scott gave them no general introduction, and for each poem he wrote only a slight preface, telling something of the source and pointing out special beauties. His notes vary greatly in abundance. Those on _Palamon and Arcite_, _e.g._, are brief, explaining terms of chivalry and heraldry, but not giving literary or linguistic comment.] [Footnote 178: _Dryden_, Vol. 324.] [Footnote 179: _Ibid._, Vol. |