[Footnote I.64: Tenable] i.e., strictly maintained.
[Footnote I.65: Benefit,] Favourable means.
[Footnote I.66: Trifling of his favour,] Gay and thoughtless intimation.
[Footnote I.67: Perfume and suppliance of a minute.] i.e., an amusement to fill up a vacant moment, and render it agreeable.
[Footnote I.68: Keep within the rear of your affection,] Front not the peril; withdraw or check every warm emotion: advance not so far as your affection would lead you.