It is ironic that while William Shakespeare is universally lauded as the greatest dramatist of his time, scholars and historians usually point out that Ben Jonson was somehow more popular and much of his life was well-documented as well---perhaps because he himself chose to publish his own works ...
the sickness hot: the plague (being) virulent; refers to the year 1609. 4. punk: prostitute. 6. Coz’ners: tricksters, confidence-men. 10. figures: horoscope. 11. flies: familiar spirits. 12. Stone: the much sought after Philosopher’s Stone, which could turn everything into gold. 9. humours: for J...