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1. chide: argue.
2. harmful deeds: wrong actions.
4. public means: subsistence earned by pleasing the public. This may be a reference to Shakespeare's occupations of playwright and actor. public manners: vulgar conduct.
5. name receives a brand: reputation receives a mark of disgrace.
6. subdued: reduced.
8. renew'd: cured; restored to what I was by nature.
9. whilst: meanwhile; during that time.
10. potions of eisel: draught of vinegar (which was commonly taken to avoid the plague and other diseases).
12. penance: punishment. correct correction: add punishment to punishment.
14. even that your pity: that very pity of yours.