Miko: annotations

Literally, a whetstone is a stone used for sharpening knives. In this figurative sense, it is something for sharpening the wits. This is just the first time Touchstone challenges people to use their wits.

talk about

affirm, attest

Celia plays on the catchphrases “wit, whither wilt?” or “wandering wits”, which refer to someone who is talking too much.

mock

referring to Touchstone, who has just entered

stronger than

fool

perhaps

one's natural appearance