It was a work greatly to his mind: he spent much labour upon it, being always keenly interested in critical, textual and bibliographical work in English literature; he welcomed a return to his earlier studies among the Elizabethans after five years given to the works of one of their most discerning critics; but he did not live to see the publication of the first volume of his new work.

Shakespeare succeeded in interesting the Elizabethans by embodying in story and incident his portrayal of character.

Perhaps they may, but if they do, they cannot claim the Elizabethans for their model.

" He resembles the Elizabethans in preferring magnificent to commonplace images.

He has progressed from the First, Second, and Third Gentlemen of the Elizabethans to the confidant of the French classic drama.

The Renaissance, having opened the gates of knowledge, inspired the Elizabethans with the hope of learning every secret of nature and of surmounting all difficulties.