[Footnote III.138: My father, in his habit as he lived!] In the habit he was accustomed to wear when living.
[Footnote III.139:
This bodiless creation ecstasy
Is very cunning in.]
i.e., "Such shadows are the weak brain's forgeries." Ecstasy in this place, as in many others, means a temporary alienation of mind—a fit.
[Footnote III.140: Gambol from.] Start away from.
[Footnote III.141: Skin and film,] Cover with a thin skin.
[Footnote III.142:
And when you are desirous to be bless'd,
I'll blessing beg of you]
