quickness_n and_o courage_n to_o discern_v and_o punish_v person_n that_o freeze_n draw_v back_o or_o stagger_v in_o case_n of_o religion_n either_o by_o their_o contempt_n of_o the_o deity_n or_o in_o ignorance_n of_o god_n true_a worship_n this_o ensign_v the_o ready_a and_o best_a course_n which_o he_o shall_v observe_v in_o extirpation_n of_o contagious_a schism_n and_o pestilent_a sect_n and_o how_o to_o continue_v with_o steadfast_a and_o often_o prayer_n in_o faith_n towards_o god_n for_o the_o true_a sapience_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n which_o be_v reveal_v in_o a_o 2_o mystery_n be_v a_o conceal_a wisdom_n and_o determine_v by_o god_n before_o the_o world_n for_o our_o glorification_n this_o wisdom_n spring_v from_o the_o root_n of_o god_n 28._o fear_n which_o give_v we_o understanding_n to_o depart_v from_o evil_a which_o make_v a_o cheerful_a heart_n yeeldth_n a_o joyful_a crown_n and_o prolong_v man_n life_n in_o gladness_n it_o be_v a_o sacred_a knowledge_n yea_o the_o ineffable_a perfection_n of_o all_o goodness_n only_a fool_n despise_v wisdom_n and_o instructon_n presume_v in_o weighty_a cause_n 1._o and_o consultation_n to_o succeed_v well_o without_o that_o sacred_a spirit_n of_o heavenly_a wisdom_n which_o shall_v direct_v they_o but_o such_o as_o be_v wise_a fear_n that_o unspeakable_a power_n filial_o which_o be_v with_o a_o kind_n of_o heart-longing_n love_n and_o unto_o such_o alone_a and_o assure_o have_v his_o divine_a omnipotency_n prepare_v that_o which_o neither_o eye_n ear_n nor_o heart_n have_v see_v hear_v or_o certain_o conceive_v reveal_v unto_o they_o those_o arcane_a and_o sacred_a mystery_n by_o the_o spirit_n of_o holiness_n â—…hich_v open_v the_o secret_a treasury_n of_o god_n all_o true_a light_n which_o move_v and_o incit_v admiration_n and_o love_n shine_v from_o the_o contemplative_a throne_n of_o clear_a sanctity_n and_o it_o be_v full_a of_o the_o power_n of_o love_n and_o mercy_n which_o love_n of_o god_n solomon_n call_v honourable_a wisdom_n it_o be_v accompany_v with_o fear_n and_o reverence_n which_o be_v of_o itself_o a_o sacred_a knowledge_n by_o virtue_n thereof_o be_v man_n heart_n justify_v honour_n and_o long_a life_n be_v the_o branch_n of_o it_o fasten_v in_o the_o sacred_a root_n of_o wisdom_n by_o faith_n which_o vanquisheth_z sin_n and_o death_n faith_n and_o meekness_n attend_v it_o this_o heavenly_a love_n illuminate_v and_o almost_o transubstantiate_v our_o heart_n of_o flesh_n by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n which_o our_o saviour_n christ_n speak_v to_o the_o woman_n of_o samaria_n call_v a_o spirit_n say_v that_o such_o as_o worship_n god_n must_v do_v the_o same_o in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n they_o therefore_o will_v learn_v taste_n and_o love_v that_o sacred_a word_n and_o knowledge_n which_o be_v the_o pure_a fountain_n of_o true_a wisdom_n the_o sweetness_n of_o which_o alas_o i_o neither_o can_v utter_v nor_o conceive_v after_o this_o knowledge_n of_o god_n with_o the_o sincere_a love_n of_o true_a religion_n there_o be_v another_o kind_n of_o piety_n most_o excellent_o commendable_a in_o a_o counsellor_n which_o be_v in_o suffer_v punishment_n cheerful_o for_o the_o exact_a observation_n of_o his_o late_a decease_a sovereign_n constitution_n as_o also_o principal_o for_o the_o confession_n of_o his_o faith_n that_o neither_o superiority_n honour_n or_o any_o carnal_a and_o earthly_a respect_n fear_n punishment_n or_o martyrdom_n may_v take_v he_o from_o the_o reverence_n and_o most_o sweet_a love_n of_o god_n which_o remain_v with_o he_o in_o jesus_n christ._n the_o next_o care_n immediate_a after_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n consist_v in_o his_o skill_n of_o government_n and_o study_n to_o maintain_v the_o commonweal_n which_o weal_n do_v not_o only_o comprehend_v the_o general_a good_a but_o the_o benefit_n and_o safeguard_n of_o all_o private_a person_n therein_o these_o so_o combine_v and_o love_v like_o turtle_n that_o one_o can_v live_v without_o fellowship_n of_o another_o in_o which_o his_o studious_a and_o inseparable_a love_n of_o the_o commonwealth_n he_o must_v sequester_v so_o far_o his_o own_o private_a profit_n and_o authority_n that_o he_o be_v find_v at_o all_o time_n ready_a to_o bestow_v his_o honour_n substance_n and_o life_n in_o maintenance_n thereof_o so_o shall_v he_o therefore_o respect_v the_o state_n and_o affair_n of_o his_o country_n by_o the_o prince_n refer_v to_o he_o as_o cicero_n say_v ut_fw-la utilitas_fw-la sua_fw-la communis_fw-la utilitas_fw-la sit_fw-la vicissim_fw-la &_o â—…què_fw-fr communis_fw-la utilitas_fw-la sua_fw-la sit_fw-la that_o his_o private_a weal_n may_v prove_v the_o common_a weal_n and_o that_o correspondent_o the_o commonweal_n may_v become_v his_o proper_a weal_n which_o be_v a_o principle_n derive_v from_o the_o needful_a precept_n of_o nature_n this_o be_v a_o virtue_n by_o plato_n most_o commend_v in_o a_o counsellor_n for_o to_o this_o day_n no_o state_n have_v either_o be_v amplify_v or_o conserve_v but_o by_o man_n of_o that_o quality_n even_o as_o it_o be_v say_v by_o sallust_n to_o caesar_n firmanda_fw-la respublica_fw-la non_fw-la armis_fw-la modò_fw-la sed_fw-la quod_fw-la multò_fw-la magis_fw-la ord._n mâ—…ltoquè_fw-fr asperius_fw-la est_fw-la bonis_fw-la pacis_fw-la artibus_fw-la the_o commonwealth_n must_v not_o only_o be_v munit_v and_o fortify_v with_o arm_n but_o with_o good_a cunning_a and_o skilful_a art_n to_o make_v and_o maintain_v peace_n be_v a_o mystery_n of_o much_o more_o force_n and_o difficulty_n it_o be_v write_v of_o calicratides_n a_o captain_n of_o the_o lacedaemonian_n that_o in_o their_o war_n at_o peloponesus_fw-la when_o he_o without_o any_o loss_n to_o himself_o may_v have_v save_v the_o whole_a navy_n and_o decline_v the_o war_n then_o instant_a against_o the_o athenian_n he_o refuse_v to_o do_v so_o say_v that_o the_o lacedaemonian_n after_o the_o loss_n of_o that_o fleet_n may_v furnish_v out_o another_o but_o that_o he_o can_v not_o without_o grievous_a inustion_n of_o shame_n and_o dishonour_n turn_v back_o from_o they_o whereupon_o that_o whole_a navy_n to_o the_o irrecoverable_a loss_n of_o the_o lacedaemonian_n become_v a_o spoil_n to_o their_o enemy_n but_o qu._n fabius_n the_o roman_a general_n hold_v a_o contrary_a course_n and_o opinion_n in_o his_o service_n endure_v the_o scoff_n and_o contemptuous_a brag_n of_o his_o foe_n which_o scornful_o call_v he_o a_o delayor_n till_o such_o time_n as_o when_o good_a occasion_n and_o advantage_n be_v offer_v he_o so_o confound_v hannibal_n then_o triumph_v in_o his_o many_o victory_n that_o he_o wrought_v out_o his_o country_n liberty_n with_o oppression_n of_o the_o carthaginian_n by_o those_o mean_n calicratides_n have_v lose_v the_o day_n lose_v likewise_o his_o country_n life_n and_o honour_n be_v for_o the_o reward_n of_o his_o folly_n name_v in_o their_o annal_n calicratides_n temerarius_fw-la fabius_n who_o by_o cunctation_n have_v give_v life_n and_o honour_n to_o his_o country_n be_v for_o his_o action_n of_o valour_n and_o in_o perpetual_a glory_n thereof_o cannonize_v in_o their_o immortal_a history_n by_o the_o title_n of_o maximus_n and_o hereupon_o this_o as_o a_o certain_a note_n and_o rule_n may_v be_v ground_v that_o all_o hypocrite_n coveâ—…ous_a and_o vain_a glorious_a person_n such_o as_o do_v with_o calicratides_n more_o prize_v their_o private_a glory_n than_o the_o public_a weal_n be_v enemy_n to_o the_o general_a state_n and_o such_o undoubted_o like_o flatterer_n if_o time_n shall_v so_o serve_v will_v not_o stick_v to_o the_o end_n they_o may_v endanger_v the_o prince_n thereby_o to_o say_v that_o all_o the_o people_n wealth_n be_v he_o by_o which_o example_n we_o vive_o find_v represent_v unto_o we_o the_o wary_a circumspection_n of_o a_o good_a commonwealth_n man_n in_o the_o person_n of_o fabius_n study_v the_o preservation_n and_o honour_n of_o himself_o and_o of_o his_o country_n together_o with_o the_o rash_a and_o foolish_a negligence_n of_o a_o vainglorious_a hypocrite_n like_o calicratides_n which_o so_o slight_o value_v the_o conservation_n and_o weal_n of_o his_o own_o nation_n in_o this_o love_n and_o care_n of_o the_o commonwealth_n be_v require_v a_o due_a consideration_n how_o the_o whole_a politic_a society_n consist_v of_o soul_n and_o body_n the_o soul_n as_o be_v aforesaid_a for_o religion_n in_o advance_v and_o maintain_v the_o true_a worship_n of_o god_n the_o body_n take_v for_o the_o dwell_n or_o place_n of_o habitation_n there_o be_v likewise_o beside_o that_o soul_n and_o body_n the_o spirit_n of_o live_v which_o be_v the_o move_a and_o stir_v of_o the_o body_n this_o may_v be_v proper_o call_v or_o compare_v rather_o to_o the_o form_n of_o every_o commonwealth_n as_o in_o know_v whether_o it_o be_v a_o monarchy_n as_o great_a britain_n france_n ireland_n spain_n castille_n and_o portugal_n or_o as_o the_o empire_n of_o the_o turk_n and_o moscovite_n but_o more_o remote_a or_o if_o a_o aristocracy_n like_o venice_n wherein_o be_v
nation_n by_o general_a suffrage_n and_o joyful_a unanimity_n such_o be_v the_o election_n of_o deioces_n among_o the_o median_n of_o samothe_n among_o our_o ancient_a briton_n and_o among_o the_o gaul_n of_o minos_n in_o crete_n of_o numa_n pompilius_n the_o successor_n of_o romulus_n who_o be_v absent_a be_v choose_v king_n of_o the_o roman_n vehement_o persuade_v and_o urge_v to_o take_v upon_o he_o that_o sovereignty_n which_o he_o most_o peremptory_o refuse_v a_o long_a time_n for_o a_o true_a king_n be_v the_o vive_a pattern_n and_o idea_n of_o all_o virtue_n reverence_v among_o his_o people_n subject_n and_o vassal_n as_o a_o god_n upon_o earth_n who_o regal_a authority_n be_v receive_v from_o the_o most_o great_a and_o ineffable_a providence_n grace_n and_o secret_a charter_n of_o god_n under_o the_o bless_a seal_n of_o his_o omnipotency_n aught_o by_o he_o in_o all_o humility_n to_o be_v continual_o ascribe_v and_o reacknowledge_v to_o his_o incomprehensible_a deity_n for_o god_n of_o himself_o be_v most_o wise_a most_o just_a and_o most_o good_a will_v have_v a_o most_o wise_a a_o most_o just_a and_o a_o most_o good_a vicegerent_n to_o rule_v his_o people_n in_o all_o righteousness_n and_o equity_n yea_o the_o barbarous_a rabble_n do_v so_o wonder_n and_o adore_v their_o first_o king_n in_o those_o former_a age_n that_o they_o do_v fain_o and_o comment_v how_o they_o be_v not_o dead_a but_o translate_v into_o heaven_n among_o their_o profane_a god_n many_o write_v that_o the_o three_o special_a virtue_n of_o a_o king_n be_v sapience_n justice_n and_o concord_n which_o without_o doubt_n be_v three_o of_o the_o four_o triumphant_a wheel_n of_o his_o renown_a and_o everlasting_a glory_n but_o certain_a it_o be_v that_o he_o which_o be_v very_o valiant_a magnanimous_a and_o industrious_a and_o he_o that_o with_o assiduity_n vigilancy_n justice_n and_o equity_n do_v well_o govern_v his_o people_n commit_v to_o his_o faith_n and_o sapience_n after_o the_o manner_n of_o good_a shepherd_n which_o careful_o guide_v and_o attend_v their_o flock_n do_v doubtless_o discharge_v his_o function_n by_o just_a mean_n well_o and_o faithful_o final_o these_o three_o property_n be_v they_o which_o sanctify_v he_o among_o his_o subject_n and_o through_o the_o whole_a world_n clemency_n which_o be_v the_o jewel_n of_o prince_n mercy_n the_o sunshine_n of_o king_n and_o lenity_n be_v as_o it_o be_v the_o milk_n of_o majesty_n the_o three_o one_o people_z including_z the_o commonwealth_n which_o also_o shall_v acknowledge_v one_o only_a god_n and_o one_o king_n consider_v the_o corporeal_a resemblance_n which_o be_v betwixt_o he_o and_o god_n both_o of_o they_o soveraign_v over_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o ecclesiastical_a and_o civil_a law_n for_o so_o much_o as_o we_o be_v natural_o bear_v under_o that_o obedience_n as_o those_o other_o two_o former_a by_o their_o proper_a power_n bear_v domination_n over_o the_o nation_n of_o this_o earth_n god_n have_v his_o virtue_n of_o himself_o infinite_a omnipotent_a and_o limitless_a the_o king_n hold_v his_o authority_n by_o the_o deputation_n grace_n and_o sufferance_n of_o the_o most_o high_a god_n as_o his_o immediate_a steward_n to_o direct_v and_o to_o see_v they_o instruct_v in_o his_o holy_a scripture_n and_o commandment_n as_o also_o with_o his_o own_o civil_a and_o politic_a sanction_n to_o govern_v they_o that_o they_o may_v live_v in_o love_n peace_n and_o union_n together_o as_o one_o flock_n obedient_a and_o answer_v unto_o the_o voice_n of_o their_o spiritual_a and_o temporal_a pastor_n without_o wander_v or_o stray_v from_o their_o obedience_n like_o lose_a sheep_n which_o grow_v wild_a acknowledge_v not_o any_o shepherd_n this_o three_o estate_n be_v divide_v into_o the_o noble_a sort_n include_v as_o well_o minister_n and_o magistrate_n immediate_a and_o mediate_a under_o god_n and_o the_o king_n as_o the_o commons_o and_o folk_n out_o of_o which_o be_v frame_v all_o inferior_a politic_a corporation_n trade_n and_o mystery_n as_o i_o partly_o touch_v in_o these_o moral_n before_o from_o those_o three_o the_o sanctify_a reasonable_a and_o absolute_a body_n of_o all_o commonweal_n be_v derive_v their_o soul_n be_v draw_v from_o the_o perfect_a and_o authentical_a religion_n deliver_v and_o approve_v in_o sacred_a scripture_n which_o hold_v man_n heart_n in_o love_n fear_v worship_n and_o obedience_n unto_o god_n to_o their_o prince_n and_o towards_o all_o sort_n of_o people_n this_o soul_n ought_v as_o i_o have_v partly_o declare_v in_o the_o moral_n of_o my_o three_o book_n like_o justice_n equal_o to_o peise_v itself_o without_o wave_a either_o to_o the_o right_n or_o to_o the_o left_a hand_n further_o than_o be_v warrant_v by_o the_o write_a word_n utter_v from_o god_n holy_a spirit_n by_o the_o mouth_n of_o all_o our_o patriarch_n the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n this_o be_v the_o mighty_a and_o most_o excellent_a charge_n which_o ride_v upon_o the_o wing_n of_o every_o good_a king_n soul_n present_v he_o sanctify_a and_o without_o blemish_n before_o the_o precious_a throne_n of_o god_n the_o king_n govern_v and_o preserve_v in_o peace_n and_o good_a order_n those_o nation_n and_o people_n which_o be_v by_o god_n bless_a ordinance_n lay_v under_o his_o sceptre_n be_v proper_o call_v the_o head_n of_o this_o body_n be_v the_o noble_a member_n thereof_o and_o place_v in_o the_o top_n contain_v that_o rich_a treasure_n of_o all_o the_o sense_n exterior_a and_o interior_a as_o of_o imagination_n understanding_n memory_n and_o common_a sense_n whereas_o all_o other_o member_n be_v subject_a and_o obedient_a thereunto_o be_v partaker_n of_o touch_n only_o it_o likewise_o give_v lively_a faculty_n to_o the_o whole_a body_n as_o the_o spring_n head_n do_v to_o those_o other_o river_n which_o be_v natural_o derive_v from_o it_o and_o therefore_o every_o body_n without_o a_o head_n want_v his_o life_n and_o sense_n whereas_o though_o it_o want_v both_o leg_n and_o arm_n it_o may_v live_v and_o have_v his_o be_v though_o lame_a and_o miserable_a in_o like_a sort_n all_o water_n not_o abound_v from_o a_o spring_n be_v fen_n pool_n and_o marsh_n mortify_v and_o without_o motion_n whereas_o if_o diverse_a arm_n and_o river_n braunch_v from_o the_o head_n be_v take_v away_o yet_o will_v a_o lively_a faculty_n remain_v always_o in_o the_o spring_n and_o therefore_o the_o best_a philosopher_n and_o physician_n as_o aristotle_n and_o auicenne_n accord_n herein_o that_o all_o sense_n and_o motion_n begin_v in_o the_o brain_n which_o be_v temperate_a make_v a_o good_a memory_n which_o be_v get_v by_o quietness_n by_o which_o the_o memory_n grow_v rich_a with_o knowledge_n in_o such_o similitude_n and_o order_n all_o the_o perfect_a sense_n and_o motion_n of_o the_o commonwealth_n begin_v in_o the_o prince_n who_o be_v temperate_a in_o himself_o shall_v attain_v that_o rich_a wise_a memory_n which_o be_v by_o the_o morallist_n and_o sage_a poet_n call_v very_o proper_o the_o mother_n of_o their_o nine_o muse_n and_o thereby_o like_o king_n solomon_n become_v perfect_a in_o all_o sapience_n and_o prudence_n this_o match_n be_v make_v by_o tranquillity_n for_o so_o much_o as_o the_o zealous_a care_n and_o study_v to_o purchase_v peace_n make_v every_o king_n bless_v and_o reverend_a and_o in_o the_o presence_n and_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o of_o his_o people_n out_o of_o which_o the_o glorious_a renown_n honour_n and_o good_a memory_n of_o every_o virtuous_a prince_n grow_v famous_a in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o all_o posterity_n for_o ever_o even_o as_o for_o their_o golden_a government_n king_n solomon_n and_o octavius_n augustus_n be_v who_o glory_n shall_v endure_v with_o this_o world_n memory_n o_o what_o a_o comfort_n than_o may_v rest_v with_o the_o royal_a spirit_n and_o divine_a sense_n peace_n of_o your_o mightiness_n when_o all_o these_o blessing_n shall_v be_v plentiful_o pour_v down_o from_o god_n upon_o your_o gracious_a head_n with_o that_o oil_n of_o gladness_n and_o upon_o the_o body_n of_o your_o kingdom_n with_o that_o angelical_a mánna_n of_o spiritual_a goodness_n which_o be_v proclaim_v at_o the_o birth_n of_o christ_n jesus_n in_o the_o bless_a day_n of_o octavian_n when_o all_o the_o corner_n of_o the_o earth_n be_v in_o a_o long_a and_o deep_a silence_n as_o after_o a_o strong_a sudden_a tempest_n which_o excellent_a food_n of_o peace_n your_o bless_a majesty_n have_v in_o your_o sapience_n from_o god_n preserve_v with_o grace_n and_o amity_n to_o distribute_v among_o all_o the_o nation_n and_o prince_n of_o christendom_n and_o 〈◊〉_d these_o youâ—…_n majesty_n heavenly_a study_n and_o contemplation_n for_o the_o weal_n and_o happiness_n both_o of_o your_o own_o and_o of_o other_o christian_a pâ—…es_n your_o brethren_n and_o their_o people_n be_v infinite_a and_o always_o wake_v so_o be_v we_o with_o a_o sacred_a and_o ever_o burn_a zeal_n strong_o bind_v
from_o cheerful_a and_o frank_a heart_a spirit_n contâ—…ually_o to_o pray_v for_o the_o perpetuitle_n thereof_o with_o yourself_o and_o with_o your_o sanctify_a issue_n successive_o to_o the_o joyful_a time_n of_o our_o spiritual_a redemption_n the_o heart_n which_o containâ—…_n that_o spirit_n of_o move_v and_o life_n by_o i_o former_o compare_v to_o the_o form_n of_o government_n be_v also_o the_o seaâ—…_n of_o sapience_n and_o of_o intelligence_n according_a to_o the_o physical_a say_n corsapit_fw-la and_o that_o of_o solomon_n dam_fw-la seruo_fw-la tuo_fw-la cor_fw-la intelligens_fw-la utâ—…sciat_fw-la discernere_fw-la bonum_fw-la à _fw-la malo_fw-la give_v unto_o thy_o servant_n a_o understanding_n heart_n to_o discern_v or_o judge_v betwixt_o good_a and_o evil_n by_o correspondent_a faculty_n govern_v next_o to_o the_o head_n in_o sense_n and_o sympathy_n from_o which_o as_o i_o say_v counsel_n be_v derive_v and_o by_o which_o all_o theâ—…e_a faculty_n be_v ground_v in_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n which_o i_o may_v call_v the_o immedâ—…_n virtue_n of_o the_o scâ—…le_n upon_o which_o man_n dignity_n depend_v if_o it_o be_v sure_o fasten_v in_o reason_n that_o mind_n be_v as_o philosopher_n write_v pure_a liquid_a and_o divine_a wherefore_o the_o heart_n be_v the_o precious_a casket_n or_o receptacle_n thereof_o i_o do_v resemble_v to_o the_o body_n of_o this_o secret_a counsel_n for_o as_o at_o the_o time_n of_o conception_n it_o be_v infuse_v &_o have_v his_o principal_a residence_n in_o the_o heart_n and_o with_o it_o the_o sovereign_a lady_n which_o be_v the_o quintessence_n thereof_o be_v the_o immortal_a soul_n conjoin_v with_o it_o in_o this_o mortal_a tabernacle_n so_o do_v the_o form_n or_o state_n of_o the_o common_a wealth_n with_o religion_n establish_v themselves_o by_o the_o sapience_n of_o this_o counsel_n the_o member_n whereof_o as_o one_o heart_n inseparable_a shall_v accord_v in_o wisdom_n consultation_n and_o lively_a spirit_n to_o advance_v and_o put_v in_o practice_v the_o law_n and_o precept_n of_o god_n and_o of_o the_o king_n moreover_o to_o that_o which_o be_v meditate_a and_o conceive_a in_o the_o head_n this_o heart_n open_v not_o to_o discover_v the_o mind_n but_o upon_o wise_a preconsultation_n and_o precaution_n have_v fiâ—…t_o â—…rtely_o sift_v and_o discuss_v every_o matter_n twice_o or_o thrice_o through_o the_o pure_a searle_n of_o reason_n like_o gold_n repurify_v upon_o the_o teste_fw-la till_o which_o time_n it_o do_v not_o commit_v any_o thing_n to_o the_o execution_n of_o arm_n hand_n &_o finger_n of_o the_o body_n the_o right_a arm_n thereof_o be_v analogical_o compare_v to_o the_o magistrate_n of_o â—…rie_a justice_n and_o the_o leave_v to_o civil_a minister_n depute_v by_o the_o king_n â—…o_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d such_o as_o be_v judge_n hold_v the_o balance_n of_o equity_n which_o i_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d â—…to_n the_o left_a arm_n and_o other_o mean_a magistrate_n supply_v the_o place_n of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o therefore_o that_o excellent_a law-father_n say_v that_o a_o king_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d â—…it_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d lege_fw-la intellectus_fw-la regituâ—…_n a_o corporal_a god_n govern_v by_o the_o law_n â—…uth_n of_o understanding_n which_o understanding_n as_o i_o say_v be_v contain_v in_o the_o heart_n successive_o the_o liver_n be_v nurse_n of_o that_o blood_n which_o from_o thence_o in_o great_a conduit_n issue_v and_o be_v through_o little_a vein_n and_o pipe_n decent_o distribute_v unto_o the_o member_n of_o that_o body_n resemble_v the_o princess_n treasure_n this_o be_v breed_v and_o nourish_v in_o every_o part_n as_o it_o correspondent_o feed_v and_o nourish_v they_o again_o do_v harmonious_o keep_v this_o politic_a body_n lively_a and_o in_o health_n each_o member_n according_a to_o nature_n in_o his_o several_a function_n impart_v comfort_n to_o another_o as_o in_o the_o prince_n to_o retain_v the_o tranquillity_n of_o his_o subject_n appear_v by_o benevolent_a retribution_n and_o dispensation_n of_o their_o subsidy_n for_o their_o universal_a prosperity_n in_o this_o alike_o as_o sapience_n or_o intelligence_n govern_v in_o the_o heart_n so_o do_v the_o love_n of_o money_n in_o the_o liver_n cogit_fw-la enim_fw-la amare_fw-la iecur_fw-la for_o the_o liver_n procure_v love_n in_o creature_n and_o even_o by_o how_o much_o the_o more_o blood_n increase_v in_o the_o body_n so_o much_o the_o more_o lust_n move_v in_o the_o member_n which_o apt_o consent_v with_o that_o old_a poetical_a proverb_n crescit_fw-la amor_fw-la nummi_fw-la quantum_fw-la ipsa_fw-la pecunia_fw-la crescit_fw-la the_o love_n of_o money_n do_v as_o much_o increase_n as_o the_o money_n do_v also_o the_o lung_n i_o compare_v unto_o law_n because_o from_o thence_o as_o avicen_n and_o hypocrates_n write_v all_o organ_n of_o the_o voice_n be_v draw_v according_a to_o the_o say_n pulmo_fw-la loquor_fw-la the_o liver_n give_v speech_n for_o the_o law_n be_v not_o improper_o call_v oraculum_fw-la reipub._n lie_v next_o unto_o the_o liver_n and_o heart_n of_o the_o commonwealth_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v keep_v incorrupt_a because_o it_o be_v so_o full_a of_o pipe_n as_o by_o the_o least_o contageon_n and_o putrefaction_n therein_o the_o same_o will_v infect_v &_o endanger_v the_o whole_a body_n and_o when_o those_o pipe_n be_v stop_v the_o spirit_n of_o life_n &_o move_n be_v extinct_a so_o that_o the_o body_n perish_v semblable_o when_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o commonwealth_n and_o legal_a proceed_n be_v stop_v which_o i_o resemble_v unto_o those_o pipe_n the_o form_n of_o policy_n be_v also_o compare_v to_o the_o life_n of_o a_o kingdom_n by_o that_o default_n be_v deface_v the_o whole_a body_n ruin_n ensue_v thereupon_o and_o hence_o be_v those_o reverend_a judge_n which_o interpret_v those_o law_n call_v prudent_n and_o sage_n who_o sentence_n have_v former_o retain_v the_o same_o force_n that_o law_n ratify_v as_o be_v note_v in_o the_o begin_n of_o my_o three_o book_n the_o head_n which_o be_v the_o rich_a treasure-house_n of_o these_o law_n be_v resemble_v unto_o the_o prince_n pure_o and_o precise_o distribute_v and_o interprete_v all_o difficulty_n according_a to_o the_o direction_n of_o god_n bless_a grace_n and_o divine_a spirit_n which_o work_v in_o his_o conscience_n guide_v he_o in_o the_o way_n of_o truth_n with_o all_o innocence_n and_o sincerity_n so_o that_o he_o will_v not_o suffer_v any_o thing_n to_o proceed_v from_o his_o judgement_n and_o heart_n in_o counterfeisance_n or_o any_o verbal_a formality_n to_o blind_a and_o deceive_v the_o simple_a sort_n &_o to_o satisfy_v the_o present_a imposition_n of_o his_o own_o appetite_n as_o that_o wicked_a florentine_a secretary_n do_v advise_v prince_n but_o it_o must_v proceed_v from_o a_o sincere_a and_o just_a heart_n which_o be_v liberal_a of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o equity_n with_o which_o god_n have_v enrich_v his_o heart_n for_o the_o weal_n of_o his_o people_n according_a to_o architas_n the_o pythagorean_n bonum_fw-la non_fw-la sempèr_fw-la doct_n beatune_a quando_fw-la quidem_fw-la non_fw-la in_o possessione_n virtutis_fw-la verum_fw-la in_o usu_fw-la beatitudo_fw-la cernitur_fw-la etc._n etc._n that_o which_o be_v good_a attain_v not_o a_o bless_a end_n always_o because_o beatitude_n be_v not_o discern_v in_o he_o which_o have_v the_o possession_n of_o virtue_n but_o in_o he_o which_o practise_v it_o like_o he_o that_o have_v not_o power_n to_o see_v in_o utter_a darkness_n out_o of_o that_o head_n this_o heart_n that_o liver_n and_o these_o lung_n be_v compose_v those_o liberal_a artist_n and_o philosopher_n which_o in_o and_o by_o they_o be_v cherish_v in_o every_o politic_a body_n such_o as_o be_v instruct_v in_o school_n college_n and_o academy_n the_o loin_n and_o thigh_n i_o resemble_v not_o unfit_o to_o the_o true_a nobility_n upon_o who_o for_o their_o virtue_n mere_o such_o honour_n be_v by_o the_o prince_n divolue_v fortify_v and_o ennoble_v every_o kingdom_n with_o their_o monument_n and_o posterity_n according_a to_o the_o precise_a estimate_n and_o attribute_v of_o true_a honour_n which_o be_v as_o it_o be_v a_o due_a reverence_n bestow_v upon_o person_n in_o testimonial_a of_o their_o virtue_n or_o a_o external_a token_n of_o the_o prince_n or_o of_o the_o people_n good_a opinion_n of_o he_o that_o be_v honour_v be_v essential_a and_o subiective_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o person_n which_o impart_v honour_n material_a and_o obiective_n regard_v he_o that_o receive_v honour_n the_o rib_n bulk_n and_o other_o base_a entrails_n may_v be_v liken_v to_o the_o folk_n and_o mean_a yeomanrie_n which_o guard_n and_o impale_v those_o estate_n be_v call_v the_o body_n which_o according_a to_o philosophy_n be_v compose_v of_o that_o earthly_a kind_n of_o beginning_n serve_v as_o a_o certain_a vessel_n or_o receptacle_n of_o the_o mind_n or_o rather_o more_o proper_o the_o prison_n or_o sepulchre_n of_o those_o other_o excellent_a mental_a perfection_n which_o contaminate_v and_o infect_v they_o with_o a_o gross_a contageon_n
thy_o god_n rejoice_v in_o thou_o etc._n etc._n this_o be_v that_o blessing_n which_o have_v be_v so_o long_o predivine_v and_o promise_v so_o that_o our_o ancestor_n in_o many_o forepast_a age_n have_v hearty_o long_v to_o see_v the_o same_o but_o can_v not_o let_v we_o therefore_o which_o have_v get_v this_o jewel_n high_o rate_n and_o esteem_v it_o and_o as_o we_o wish_v for_o the_o continuance_n of_o that_o peace_n which_o depend_v thereupon_o so_o let_v we_o embrace_v and_o defend_v the_o same_o lest_o the_o proverb_n be_v verify_v among_o we_o with_o our_o calamity_n that_o envy_n succeed_v our_o first_o glory_n that_o we_o make_v not_o foe_n of_o our_o fellow_n and_o fellow_n of_o our_o foe_n accord_v we_o therefore_o with_o joyful_a endeavour_n in_o unanimity_n because_o peace_n and_o friendship_n can_v possible_o reign_v together_o in_o people_n of_o diverse_a and_o variable_a mind_n let_v we_o esteem_v ourselves_o all_o alike_o in_o libertiâ—…_n without_o ambitious_a crowd_v or_o throng_v in_o for_o priority_n ascribe_v all_o earthly_a power_n and_o pre-eminence_n to_o the_o sovereign_n of_o our_o nation_n and_o live_a togeher_n as_o man_n commorant_n in_o one_o family_n qui_fw-la eodem_fw-la igne_fw-la &_o fumo_fw-la utuntur_fw-la etc._n etc._n let_v we_o like_o those_o ancient_a noble_a roman_n dilate_v and_o propagate_v our_o honour_n by_o sociable_a amity_n rather_o than_o to_o repine_v at_o any_o just_a and_o profitable_a equality_n to_o the_o pernicious_a confusion_n and_o ruin_n of_o our_o estate_n in_o general_n thus_o shall_v we_o stirie_z up_o our_o discontâ—…nted_a spirit_n if_o in_o we_o any_o such_o wildâ—…e_n of_o ambition_n reign_n to_o maintain_v to_o protect_v and_o to_o glorify_v those_o liberty_n which_o we_o possess_v and_o by_o these_o mean_n shall_v no_o foreign_a enemy_n dare_v to_o complain_v or_o repine_v against_o any_o thing_n in_o we_o but_o of_o our_o greatness_n and_o amplitude_n by_o these_o mean_n shall_v good_a fashion_n be_v follow_v civil_a and_o martial_a exercise_n embrace_v and_o practise_v concord_n and_o firm_a amity_n shall_v be_v confirm_v and_o increase_v inviolable_o both_o among_o ourselves_o our_o old_a friend_n and_o new_a confederate_n this_o if_o we_o shall_v present_o ponder_v and_o put_v in_o practice_n with_o the_o true_a vigour_n of_o our_o virtue_n then_o shall_v we_o not_o have_v cause_n to_o curse_v our_o own_o imagination_n and_o foresight_n like_o foolish_a pilot_n which_o when_o a_o tempest_n be_v apparent_a and_o already_o begin_v lamentable_o threaten_v and_o as_o it_o be_v aftertell_n of_o the_o calamity_n set_v man_n to_o work_v when_o all_o humane_a hope_n be_v past_a or_o like_v to_o the_o imprudent_a governor_n of_o city_n which_o when_o the_o first_o seditious_a spark_n be_v kindle_v and_o break_v forth_o to_o the_o ruin_n of_o their_o state_n which_o otherwise_o may_v have_v be_v antivert_v by_o their_o precaution_n spend_v the_o remnant_n of_o their_o time_n of_o succour_n in_o wail_v and_o weep_v but_o if_o my_o zeal_n carry_v i_o too_o far_o to_o make_v a_o question_n of_o that_o which_o many_o peradventure_o wise_a do_v think_v needless_a and_o impertinent_a i_o crave_v pardon_n assure_v myself_o that_o the_o devil_n be_v confusion_n himself_o will_v be_v very_o busy_a to_o make_v a_o disorder_n among_o the_o people_n of_o god_n that_o he_o may_v supplant_v the_o root_n of_o our_o true_a christian_a glory_n since_o therefore_o the_o bless_a time_n of_o our_o union_n be_v accomplish_v and_o perfect_v we_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o doubt_v but_o that_o this_o our_o bride_n and_o bridegroom_n shall_v flourish_v like_o a_o garden_n enclose_v and_o abound_v in_o precious_a virtue_n like_o a_o spring_n and_o fountain_n of_o happiness_n which_o be_v seal_v up_o neither_o be_v it_o to_o be_v doubt_v or_o imagine_v which_o 〈◊〉_d some_o frivolous_a opinion_n have_v cast_v out_o that_o it_o can_v long_v and_o easy_o brook_v your_o majesty_n absence_n as_o if_o according_a to_o the_o vulgar_a proverb_n the_o chief_a person_n of_o majesty_n be_v out_o of_o sight_n shall_v be_v banish_v out_o of_o her_o loyal_a mind_n also_o for_o as_o i_o say_v they_o may_v know_v how_o the_o divine_a spirit_n do_v not_o call_v king_n by_o the_o name_n of_o god_n in_o vain_a for_o so_o much_o as_o this_o royal_a ubiquity_n disperse_v their_o sovereign_a power_n law_n and_o authority_n through_o all_o the_o part_n of_o this_o world_n for_o we_o know_v that_o france_n which_o be_v much_o large_a have_v not_o many_o age_n past_o diverse_a great_a and_o free_a principality_n contain_v within_o her_o bounder_n which_o by_o match_n and_o union_n as_o this_o of_o we_o be_v and_o through_o the_o disobedience_n of_o some_o ambitious_a prince_n be_v now_o firm_a and_o annex_v as_o part_n and_o member_n of_o that_o crown_n such_o as_o be_v normandy_n little_a britain_n aquitaine_n orleans_n and_o other_o and_o likewise_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o spain_n where_o at_o one_o time_n arragon_n castille_n granada_n corduba_n gallicia_n andelosia_n be_v all_o of_o they_o little_a kingdom_n be_v several_o govern_v and_o portugal_n also_o late_o knit_v unto_o king_n philip_n crown_n all_o which_o principality_n and_o province_n be_v govern_v in_o peace_n by_o precedent_n and_o counsel_n establish_v in_o they_o there_o seem_v then_o no_o reason_n to_o the_o contrary_a why_o scotland_n shall_v not_o contain_v itself_o and_o continue_v loyal_a shadow_v under_o the_o royal_a curtain_n of_o your_o gracious_a authority_n by_o that_o sapience_n which_o in_o your_o divine_a policy_n be_v and_o shall_v be_v disperse_v among_o they_o for_o they_o can_v be_v such_o impious_a barbarous_a and_o unthankful_a creature_n as_o to_o forget_v their_o faith_n and_o allegiance_n unto_o he_o that_o from_o his_o cradle_n be_v and_o be_v so_o dear_o affy_v in_o they_o and_o which_o have_v since_o the_o first_o spiracle_n of_o his_o reason_n express_v such_o mildness_n and_o govern_v among_o they_o with_o such_o moderation_n &_o benignity_n moreover_o the_o noble_n and_o gentleman_n of_o that_o nation_n be_v in_o this_o age_n by_o the_o marvelous_a beneficence_n of_o god_n and_o nature_n morethan_fw-ge ever_o ingenuous_a liberal_a honourable_a and_o for_o the_o most_o part_n virtuous_o affect_v desirous_a to_o learn_v knowledge_n &_o good_a fashion_n which_o oftentimes_o i_o do_v observe_v in_o the_o condition_n of_o they_o for_o the_o most_o part_n insomuch_o as_o it_o be_v a_o wonder_n that_o a_o region_n which_o be_v sometime_o hold_v and_o report_v to_o be_v rude_a and_o barbarous_a can_v afford_v so_o many_o civil_a and_o gallant_a spirit_n which_o last_v good_a and_o honourable_a inclination_n be_v general_o see_v in_o the_o most_o of_o they_o be_v a_o special_a branch_n of_o temperance_n draw_v from_o modesty_n note_v by_o the_o philosopher_n and_o touch_v in_o the_o moral_n of_o my_o first_o book_n shall_v any_o man_n then_o among_o the_o people_n of_o your_o majesty_n nation_n be_v so_o stubborn_a as_o to_o withstand_v this_o divine_a ordinance_n or_o so_o proud_a among_o the_o seditious_a that_o dare_v appeal_v from_o this_o so_o charitable_a and_o peaceable_a decree_n for_o beside_o that_o royal_a majesty_n shall_v discountenance_v he_o the_o very_a cannon_n of_o those_o civil_a law_n which_o be_v approve_v &_o establish_v throughout_o all_o christendom_n universal_o shall_v utter_o condemn_v they_o by_o that_o prerogative_n which_o be_v grant_v to_o your_o highness_n in_o these_o word_n rex_fw-la angliae_fw-la est_fw-la monarcha_fw-la in_o svo_fw-la regno_fw-la à _fw-la cvius_fw-la etc._n sententia_fw-la non_fw-la appellatur_fw-la quia_fw-la praefectus_fw-la multorum_fw-la pralatorum_fw-la est_fw-la svi_fw-la regni_fw-la much_o more_o privilege_n than_o be_v include_v in_o your_o highness_n in_o who_o be_v just_o plant_v the_o sovereign_a right_n and_o inheritance_n of_o both_o these_o kingdom_n now_o make_v one_o nation_n since_o therefore_o this_o head_n include_v your_o regal_a grace_n be_v prudent_o busy_v in_o continual_a contemplation_n premeditation_n &_o conference_n of_o thing_n past_a present_a and_o to_o come_v which_o be_v note_v to_o be_v the_o very_a faculty_n of_o prudence_n do_v with_o a_o zealous_a and_o pastoral_a care_n tender_a unto_o the_o heart_n be_v the_o jewel-house_n of_o understanding_n and_o sapience_n the_o weal_n of_o this_o political_a body_n which_o it_o by_o mature_a deliberation_n digest_v for_o the_o chief_a good_a thereof_o even_o as_o the_o liver_n with_o blood_n the_o vocal_a organ_n and_o arm_n of_o justice_n by_o pronounciation_n and_o distribution_n of_o the_o law_n and_o every_o part_n in_o his_o particular_a function_n be_v aid_v towards_o the_o preservation_n hereof_o in_o health_n and_o tranquillity_n so_o shall_v this_o head_n with_o all_o these_o mental_a faculty_n and_o that_o body_n with_o all_o his_o member_n conjoint_o labour_v above_o all_o thing_n to_o preserve_v the_o soul_n pure_a and_o blemishlesse_a
for_o only_o by_o that_o grace_n the_o countenance_n which_o be_v the_o exterior_a pulchritude_n of_o this_o head_n be_v make_v cheerful_a as_o say_v solomon_n by_o this_o the_o heart_n receive_v vigour_n and_o courage_n the_o liver_n a_o long_a life_n the_o light_n which_o be_v indeed_o the_o very_a light_n of_o this_o politic_a body_n receive_v illumination_n and_o power_n for_o out_o of_o the_o mouth_n of_o very_a babe_n and_o suckling_n the_o strength_n thereof_o shall_v be_v deliver_v as_o it_o be_v by_o little_a daniel_n by_o this_o the_o hand_n be_v make_v strong_a and_o the_o finger_n â—…ght_v to_o break_v a_o bow_n of_o steel_n this_o cover_v the_o body_n with_o fatness_n gird_v the_o loin_n with_o gladness_n and_o pour_v marrow_n into_o the_o bone_n last_o this_o make_v the_o foot_n of_o that_o body_n like_o heart_n foot_n swift_a and_o lively_a for_o transportation_n and_o invection_n of_o all_o commodity_n and_o earthly_a blessing_n make_v the_o whole_a body_n strong_a and_o lusty_a like_o a_o eagle_n this_o be_v the_o consummation_n and_o perfection_n of_o all_o the_o first_o and_o last_o of_o god_n blessing_n in_o every_o kingdom_n to_o preserve_v the_o soul_n be_v the_o true_a religion_n spotless_a and_o without_o schism_n or_o heresy_n so_o near_o as_o the_o princess_n wisdom_n can_v which_o your_o sacred_a majesty_n to_o the_o most_o high_a pleasure_n of_o god_n to_o the_o commonweal_n of_o his_o church_n and_o to_o the_o unspeakable_a comfort_n of_o your_o people_n have_v do_v in_o your_o royal_a edict_n and_o provision_n against_o the_o papist_n and_o puritan_n within_o your_o realm_n and_o dominion_n without_o this_o zeal_n and_o studious_a worship_n of_o god_n we_o well_o know_v that_o all_o the_o mental_a faculty_n which_o be_v guide_v by_o the_o light_n of_o natural_a reason_n with_o all_o the_o virtue_n intellectual_a and_o spirit_n of_o live_v be_v all_o of_o they_o mortify_v in_o man_n and_o therefore_o your_o majesty_n sanctity_n and_o piety_n shine_v among_o the_o member_n of_o this_o body_n which_o be_v set_v to_o continual_a care_n and_o diligence_n how_o to_o keep_v a_o clean_a soul_n within_o a_o sound_a body_n against_o the_o time_n when_o our_o anoint_a saviour_n and_o shepherd_n shall_v call_v the_o king_n of_o this_o earth_n which_o be_v his_o officer_n under_o he_o to_o bring_v in_o their_o flock_n then_o in_o the_o first_o rank_n shall_v your_o grace_n be_v one_o of_o his_o best_a steward_n deliver_v up_o out_o of_o your_o two_o fair_a sheepefold_v britain_n and_o ireland_n the_o fair_a and_o goodly_a troop_n in_o obedience_n and_o number_n with_o clear_a white_a fleece_n of_o pure_a wool_n sound_n and_o entire_a before_o the_o bless_a lamb_n immaculate_a that_o your_o highness_n may_v with_o they_o receive_v the_o wage_n of_o eternal_a life_n before_o the_o most_o high_a and_o everliving_a god_n which_o great_a audite_fw-la how_o soon_o it_o will_v be_v summon_v and_o how_o sudden_a since_o it_o be_v hide_v in_o that_o unrevealeable_a book_n of_o god_n incomprehensible_a mystery_n from_o humane_a knowledge_n it_o behoove_v all_o prince_n that_o they_o have_v their_o account_n ready_a lest_o they_o be_v take_v unprovided_a be_v cast_v out_o with_o the_o wicked_a and_o reprobate_a shepherd_n of_o israel_n since_o therefore_o god_n have_v prevent_v your_o grace_n with_o the_o blessing_n of_o goodness_n and_o have_v set_v a_o crown_n of_o pure_a gold_n upon_o your_o head_n since_o he_o have_v grant_v unto_o you_o long_o life_n even_o for_o ever_o and_o ever_o since_o your_o honour_n 21._o be_v in_o his_o salvation_n only_o since_o this_o worship_n and_o glory_n be_v impose_v upon_o your_o highness_n since_o he_o have_v give_v you_o everlasting_a felicity_n and_o make_v you_o glad_a with_o the_o joy_n of_o his_o countenance_n because_o your_o grace_n his_o anoint_v do_v put_v your_o whole_a confidence_n in_o he_o certain_a it_o be_v which_o he_o promise_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o his_o kingly_a prophet_n that_o his_o boundless_a mercy_n shall_v not_o suffer_v you_o to_o miscarry_v even_o when_o so_o many_o shepherd_n of_o his_o people_n shall_v be_v consume_v in_o your_o sight_n by_o the_o spirit_n of_o his_o nostril_n vanish_v like_o smoke_n out_o of_o the_o presence_n of_o his_o justice_n the_o angel_n of_o god_n sword_n and_o indignation_n scatter_v they_o and_o in_o all_o diligent_a observation_n of_o wise_a man_n which_o by_o the_o computation_n of_o time_n and_o conference_n of_o prophecy_n as_o well_o those_o that_o be_v first_o deliver_v from_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o the_o patriarch_n and_o holy_a prophet_n as_o by_o the_o divination_n of_o our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n himself_o in_o the_o gospel_n and_o in_o all_o humane_a â—…dence_n and_o mathematical_a judgement_n of_o philosopher_n by_o the_o course_n and_o motion_n of_o nature_n it_o be_v apparent_a that_o this_o world_n gasp_v and_o languish_v as_o be_v ready_a to_o be_v dissolve_v and_o as_o i_o may_v fit_o compare_v it_o in_o the_o taste_n of_o a_o sapient_a palate_n to_o vinum_fw-la fugiens_fw-la which_o be_v already_o spend_v unto_o the_o lees_n since_o therefore_o your_o most_o royal_a majesty_n reviu_v in_o your_o own_o person_n and_o posterity_n this_o old_a britain_n league_n as_o a_o second_o cadwallader_n but_o doubtless_o under_o the_o joyful_a and_o propitious_a comfort_n of_o the_o gospel_n like_v to_o be_v most_o fortunate_a in_o your_o domination_n unlike_a to_o the_o first_o cadwallader_n who_o be_v the_o last_o and_o unfortunate_a king_n of_o great_a britain_n that_o reign_v before_o your_o highness_n and_o flee_v from_o the_o wrathful_a countenance_n of_o god_n devour_a angel_n which_o then_o with_o plague_n and_o pestilence_n unpeople_v this_o land_n what_o more_o happiness_n can_v we_o wish_v or_o meditate_v upon_o in_o this_o mortal_a life_n than_o after_o the_o time_n of_o our_o corruption_n and_o sinful_a servitude_n to_o be_v join_v all_o in_o one_o flock_n under_o christ_n jesus_n even_o as_o in_o this_o life_n we_o live_v and_o breathe_v together_o after_o that_o happiness_n under_o the_o bless_a pasturage_n of_o our_o anoint_a shepherd_n under_o god_n doubtless_o be_v it_o not_o a_o vain_a prophecy_n i_o seem_v that_o shall_v be_v perform_v in_o your_o grace_n which_o be_v long-since_a presage_v of_o artery_n king_n of_o the_o great_a and_o less_o britain_n who_o be_v a_o most_o zealous_a captain_n in_o the_o cause_n of_o christ_n that_o a_o little_a while_n before_o the_o consummation_n of_o the_o world_n he_o shall_v come_v again_o perfect_v all_o that_o goodness_n to_o the_o christian_a church_n which_o by_o his_o take_v away_o be_v then_o new_o begin_v what_o be_v he_o that_o shall_v in_o these_o late_a time_n sack_v these_o proud_a wall_n of_o antichrist_n shall_v not_o he_o first_o arise_v out_o of_o the_o north_n certain_a it_o be_v that_o if_o any_o shall_v demolish_v that_o proud_a tower_n of_o babel_n and_o supplant_v from_o the_o low_a foundation_n that_o synagogue_n of_o superstition_n by_o cast_v out_o the_o symoniacall_a money-changer_n from_o the_o temple_n by_o purge_v all_o clean_a for_o the_o great_a audite_fw-la and_o everlasting_a supper_n of_o our_o soul_n it_o be_v your_o sacred_a and_o high_o renown_a majesty_n and_o as_o carl._n signify_v charles_n which_o gall_n interprete_v nobleness_n and_o magnanimity_n be_v one_o of_o your_o majesty_n name_n well_o according_a with_o your_o most_o gracious_a and_o heroical_a nature_n so_o do_v your_o most_o excellent_a highness_n as_o a_o right_a renown_a champion_n in_o the_o cause_n of_o god_n want_v nothing_o towards_o the_o execution_n and_o consummation_n of_o this_o ever_o triumphant_a enterprise_n but_o perfection_n of_o time_n to_o make_v all_o absolute_a gird_v then_o thy_o sword_n unto_o thy_o thigh_n o_o thou_o most_o mighty_a according_a to_o thy_o worship_n and_o renown_n good_a luck_n have_v thou_o with_o thy_o honour_n ride_v on_o because_o of_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n of_o meekness_n and_o of_o righteousness_n and_o thy_o right_a hand_n shall_v teach_v thou_o terrible_a thing_n for_o thy_o arrow_n be_v sharp_a and_o will_v subdue_v those_o people_n that_o be_v thy_o enemy_n thy_o seat_n be_v everlasting_a and_o thy_o sceptre_n righteous_a for_o thou_o love_v equity_n loathe_v iniquity_n therefore_o have_v god_n anoint_v thou_o with_o the_o oil_n of_o gladness_n above_o thy_o fellow_n hence_o be_v it_o that_o thou_o be_v fair_a than_o the_o child_n of_o man_n hence_o be_v it_o that_o thy_o lip_n overflow_v with_o grace_n because_o god_n have_v everlasting_o bless_v thou_o then_o with_o a_o valiant_a courage_n and_o divine_a spirit_n from_o above_o we_o may_v live_v to_o see_v your_o bless_a grace_n advaunce_v yourself_o in_o the_o name_n of_o god_n like_o judas_n maccabâ—…s_v in_o his_o holy_a war_n against_o god_n enemy_n which_o arise_v and_o like_o a_o giant_n harness_v
man_n yearly_o turn_v up_o the_o same_o glebe_n howbeit_o have_v i_o say_v only_o that_o this_o unity_n stand_v best_a with_o the_o will_n and_o wisdom_n of_o god_n from_o whence_o entheusiastical_o beam_v a_o divine_a virtue_n to_o the_o prudence_n of_o all_o good_a prince_n receive_v their_o ghostly_a consolation_n from_o he_o and_o by_o the_o weal_n of_o his_o people_n which_o plentiful_o descend_v upon_o they_o through_o the_o spirit_n of_o faithful_a prayer_n and_o be_v suck_v into_o their_o soul_n by_o the_o sigh_n of_o their_o love_a fear_n of_o god_n or_o have_v i_o say_v that_o which_o i_o can_v easy_o prove_v by_o politic_a likelihood_n how_o within_o the_o revolution_n of_o one_o hundred_o year_n the_o whole_a world_n by_o this_o gordian_a knot_n which_o alexander_n himself_o can_v not_o if_o he_o be_v alive_a break_v be_v once_o sure_o knit_v in_o our_o heart_n by_o a_o general_a and_o faithful_a consent_n may_v be_v make_v tributary_n to_o this_o monarchy_n if_o the_o briton_n will_v continue_v their_o love_n so_o long_o towards_o god_n and_o among_o themselves_o then_o must_v it_o have_v follow_v upon_o necessity_n that_o the_o chief_a temporal_a weal_n of_o your_o majesty_n people_n and_o a_o special_a mean_n unto_o their_o spiritual_a consolation_n may_v be_v lock_v up_o in_o this_o mystical_a union_n so_o that_o some_o in_o their_o love_n towards_o god_n other_o in_o regard_n of_o that_o glorious_a calm_n at_o home_n diverse_a in_o desire_n and_o hope_n of_o more_o reputation_n and_o riches_n even_o all_o of_o they_o for_o some_o one_o or_o other_o special_a affection_n or_o passion_n in_o themselves_o which_o they_o will_v have_v satisfy_v may_v joyful_o give_v to_o this_o union_n by_o your_o highness_n so_o gracious_o compose_v a_o general_a approbation_n &_o consent_n for_o their_o universal_a honour_n and_o content_a now_o turn_v to_o the_o moral_n of_o prudence_n where_o i_o leave_v i_o will_v speak_v somewhat_o summary_o respect_v the_o condition_n of_o magistrate_n soldier_n and_o artificer_n in_o a_o commonwealth_n i_o deem_v he_o worthy_a to_o be_v repute_v a_o good_a commonwealth_n man_n that_o be_v garnish_v with_o civil_a virtue_n as_o with_o justice_n and_o fortitude_n which_o be_v in_o themselves_o moderate_v with_o prudence_n and_o temperance_n can_v as_o well_o in_o foreign_a place_n and_o in_o the_o war_n as_o in_o domestical_a and_o civil_a affair_n perform_v the_o part_n of_o a_o noble_a citizen_n and_o countryman_n all_o ingenuous_a youth_n therefore_o ought_v well_o and_o painful_o to_o be_v teach_v and_o practise_v in_o the_o liberal_a science_n and_o exercise_v of_o arm_n to_o which_o purpose_n school_n for_o science_n liberal_a and_o palestricall_a be_v principal_o needful_a in_o every_o well_o govern_v estate_n these_o thing_n be_v semblable_o require_v in_o the_o consideration_n of_o every_o prudent_a magistrate_n that_o he_o see_v the_o law_n observe_v religion_n with_o all_o reverence_n embrace_v peace_n and_o concord_n retain_v among_o citizen_n all_o ember_n of_o discord_n and_o faction_n extinguish_v that_o each_o man_n be_v diligent_a in_o his_o lawful_a profession_n that_o no_o man_n intermeddle_v with_o the_o state_n and_o commonwealth_n before_o he_o be_v call_v to_o that_o dignity_n that_o tribute_n and_o subsidy_n be_v due_o pay_v that_o every_o man_n adventure_v his_o life_n and_o substance_n in_o difficult_a season_n for_o the_o preservation_n and_o safeguard_n of_o his_o country_n that_o stranger_n in_o league_n with_o their_o commonwealth_n use_v their_o own_o several_a trade_n and_o mystery_n among_o themselves_o without_o loss_n and_o impeachment_n and_o that_o they_o be_v not_o inquisitive_a or_o overcurious_a in_o matter_n of_o that_o state_n where_o they_o live_v but_o that_o a_o vigilant_a eye_n be_v cast_v upon_o they_o to_o discern_v of_o their_o behaviour_n and_o honesty_n towards_o all_o person_n without_o intermeddle_v in_o any_o matter_n above_o their_o trade_n or_o profession_n vehement_o to_o defend_v the_o church_n to_o prescribe_v such_o order_n when_o occasion_n shall_v require_v as_o may_v consent_v with_o the_o law_n and_o time_n necessity_n and_o last_o that_o those_o of_o this_o counsel_n and_o all_o other_o magistrate_n their_o inferior_n behave_v themselves_o according_a to_o the_o state_n and_o worth_a of_o their_o place_n and_o office_n in_o a_o decent_a courtâ—…ous_a modest_a and_o just_a sort_n not_o rude_o covetous_o proud_o chuâ—…lishly_o nor_o cruel_o but_o to_o deal_v upright_o without_o any_o passion_n of_o wrath_n or_o partial_a affection_n in_o rebuke_n and_o punishment_n to_o declare_v mildness_n and_o needful_a justice_n attemper_v with_o competent_a severity_n to_o punish_v malefactor_n to_o reward_v man_n of_o good_a desert_n to_o provide_v that_o their_o city_n be_v furnâ—…ed_v with_o all_o necessary_n for_o their_o sustentation_n and_o fortification_n as_o with_o coâ—…e_n and_o victual_v with_o armour_n and_o artillery_n against_o the_o day_n of_o famine_n and_o war_n to_o prepare_v charitable_o for_o the_o poor_a and_o afflict_a person_n within_o their_o city_n and_o country_n that_o they_o perish_v not_o through_o want_n of_o food_n but_o that_o poor_a impotent_a people_n be_v relicue_v at_o all_o time_n in_o hospital_n in_o spittle_a house_n and_o in_o time_n of_o pestilence_n that_o the_o poor_a artificer_n also_o which_o be_v not_o able_a to_o maintain_v themselves_o without_o work_n but_o be_v restrain_v at_o home_n may_v be_v relieve_v by_o the_o support_n and_o exhibition_n of_o the_o rich_a sort_n in_o those_o parish_n where_o they_o reside_v or_o sojourn_v also_o that_o at_o other_o time_n the_o poor_a able_a and_o healthful_a body_n be_v set_v unto_o convenient_a labour_n and_o business_n according_a to_o their_o strength_n and_o cunning_a moreover_o that_o stranger_n and_o traveller_n from_o foreign_a part_n be_v confederate_a and_o in_o amity_n with_o their_o state_n be_v receive_v and_o entertain_v answerable_a to_o their_o worth_n and_o degree_n and_o for_o the_o credit_n and_o good_a report_n of_o their_o nation_n with_o all_o liberal_a hospitality_n for_o as_o cicero_n write_v est_fw-la reipub._n ornamento_fw-la homines_fw-la externos_fw-la hospitalitate_fw-la in_o urbe_fw-la nostra_fw-la non_fw-la egere_fw-la it_o be_v a_o grace_n to_o our_o commonwealth_n when_o foreigner_n be_v not_o destitute_a of_o entertainment_n and_o hospitality_n within_o our_o city_n and_o last_o that_o their_o whole_a care_n and_o study_n be_v bend_v to_o maintain_v the_o reputation_n of_o that_o commonwealth_n where_o they_o govern_v under_o their_o prince_n and_o for_o as_o much_o as_o it_o be_v one_o special_a part_n of_o prudence_n and_o of_o good_a policy_n that_o even_o in_o the_o most_o peaceable_a time_n military_a preparation_n and_o provision_n be_v make_v as_o the_o wise_a economical_a father_n which_o in_o the_o most_o foison_n and_o heat_n of_o his_o harvest_n will_v store_v up_o careful_o for_o the_o cold_a and_o barren_a season_n of_o winter_n so_o be_v it_o require_v in_o those_o magistrate_n of_o this_o counsel_n that_o upon_o sudden_a assault_n and_o warning_n they_o be_v careful_a and_o ready_a with_o competent_a force_n to_o resist_v all_o foreign_a malice_n and_o ambition_n howbeit_o mature_o to_o consult_v before_o they_o levy_v war_n if_o a_o prince_n without_o shameful_a and_o dishonourable_a inustion_n can_v avoid_v battle_n then_o with_o great_a caution_n to_o resist_v the_o common_a adversary_n have_v the_o captain_n and_o soldier_n ready_o prepare_v and_o train_v to_o fight_v with_o a_o noble_a valour_n and_o constancy_n which_o also_o must_v in_o time_n of_o peace_n be_v with_o sound_a deliberation_n and_o upon_o just_a term_n provide_v likewise_o a_o wary_a provision_n and_o special_a notice_n of_o such_o as_o for_o their_o strength_n and_o sufficiency_n may_v lead_v and_o command_v soldier_n moreover_o that_o in_o tranquillity_n through_o each_o dominion_n or_o province_n of_o the_o commonwealth_n within_o the_o revolution_n of_o three_o year_n a_o general_a view_n or_o muster_v be_v take_v of_o those_o person_n which_o be_v most_o able_a for_o military_a service_n and_o that_o a_o strict_a account_n be_v make_v as_o well_o of_o all_o military_a furniture_n and_o private_a armour_n as_o of_o public_a throughout_o the_o dominion_n that_o be_v confer_v diligent_o with_o the_o muster-rolle_n of_o every_o shire_n or_o county_n the_o perfect_a force_n of_o man_n &_o arm_n may_v be_v confer_v and_o know_v and_o that_o if_o any_o defect_n be_v find_v in_o either_o a_o provident_a preparation_n and_o supply_n may_v be_v make_v and_o that_o while_o yet_o matter_n be_v in_o quiet_a valiant_a and_o well_o approve_a captain_n exercise_v the_o sufficient_a of_o every_o province_n within_o their_o several_a town_n city_n and_o village_n adjacent_a once_o each_o week_n or_o every_o ten_o day_n by_o train_n &_o discipline_v they_o in_o martial_a practice_n at_o the_o common_a charge_n for_o their_o universal_a honour_n and_o defence_n
fear_n of_o god_n and_o care_n of_o religion_n and_o sometime_o in_o specious_a appearance_n to_o reward_v honest_a man_n under_o the_o pretext_n of_o virtue_n and_o these_o have_v be_v note_v as_o eminent_a quality_n in_o malicious_a tyrant_n such_o as_o caligula_n domitian_n and_o maximus_n which_o be_v continual_o wound_v stab_v and_o torment_v with_o the_o bodkin_n and_o fury_n of_o their_o mischievous_a and_o impious_a action_n and_o device_n as_o nero_n be_v who_o neither_o sleep_v nor_o wake_v can_v rest_v alone_o from_o horrible_a and_o fatal_a vision_n and_o apparition_n and_o be_v in_o company_n stand_v in_o sear_n of_o every_o man_n about_o he_o live_v in_o a_o most_o miserable_a hell_n among_o man_n the_o like_a be_v write_v of_o king_n richard_n the_o three_o among_o we_o who_o nefarious_a practice_n and_o bloody_a crime_n be_v unspeakable_a whereas_o if_o we_o shall_v in_o contrary_n compare_v they_o with_o those_o virtuous_a and_o bless_a prince_n who_o gracious_a eye_n inspire_v peace_n and_o plenty_n to_o the_o commonwealth_n where_o they_o govern_v it_o shall_v appear_v that_o like_a angel_n upon_o earth_n with_o a_o comfortable_a remembrance_n and_o motion_n of_o their_o goodness_n and_o beneficence_n general_o disperse_v they_o seem_v in_o comparison_n of_o those_o other_o tryranous_a devil_n but_o i_o doubt_v least_o i_o rest_v upon_o this_o point_n more_o than_o fit_v and_o therefore_o i_o will_v be_v so_o short_a as_o i_o can_v in_o the_o rest_n first_o therefore_o a_o good_a and_o wise_a prince_n may_v not_o maintain_v any_o combat_n with_o fortune_n as_o in_o contend_v to_o blow_v strong_a than_o the_o wind_n or_o to_o roar_v loud_o than_o the_o sea_n but_o to_o yield_v with_o wary_a vigilancy_n to_o her_o wrath_n until_o prudent_a occasion_n bring_v she_o in_o another_o body_n then_o before_o she_o be_v well_o manage_v and_o teach_v to_o turn_v at_o hand_n furnish_v fit_a for_o his_o service_n with_o saddle_n and_o bridle_n that_o be_v brave_o mount_v at_o length_n upon_o his_o old_a metamorphose_a mistress_n with_o a_o pair_n of_o golden_a spur_n on_o his_o hercule_n he_o may_v ride_v like_o the_o great_a greek_a monarch_n alexander_n when_o upon_o his_o great_a head_a horse_n bucephalus_n all_o the_o king_n of_o the_o world_n salute_v he_o as_o their_o mighty_a sovereign_n and_o last_o let_v that_o serenity_n which_o shall_v shine_v from_o the_o divine_a temple_n of_o a_o true_a prince_n so_o general_o dispoâ—…se_v itself_o among_o all_o people_n that_o nothing_o repugnant_a to_o prudence_n justice_n fortitude_n and_o temperance_n appear_v in_o his_o action_n and_o consultation_n for_o they_o shall_v be_v th'inseperable_a counsellor_n and_o companion_n of_o all_o crown_n now_o to_o conculde_v in_o the_o foot_n of_o my_o second_o book_n with_o the_o prince_n who_o be_v both_o top_n &_o root_n of_o this_o counsel_n be_v therefore_o call_v consilium_fw-la privatum_fw-la as_o vincentius_n lupanus_n write_v quasi_fw-la secretius_fw-la interius_fw-la selectius_fw-la &_o sanctius_fw-la dixeris_fw-la as_o if_o you_o shall_v say_v the_o most_o secret_a inward_a choice_n and_o holy_a counsel_n which_o kind_n of_o counsel_n we_o find_v be_v institute_v among_o the_o athenian_n in_o their_o commonwealth_n sine_fw-la cvius_fw-la consilio_fw-la quicquam_fw-la decerni_fw-la solonis_fw-la lege_fw-la prohibitum_fw-la erat_fw-la without_o the_o advice_n of_o which_o senate_n it_o be_v caution_v by_o the_o law_n of_o solon_n that_o not_o any_o thing_n of_o moment_n in_o the_o athenian_a commonwealth_n shall_v be_v discern_v i_o therefore_o say_v that_o to_o be_v a_o prince_n be_v the_o great_a gift_n of_o god_n for_o somuch_o as_o he_o be_v choose_v god_n vicegerent_n or_o steward_n either_o good_a or_o bad_a for_o the_o weal_n or_o punishment_n of_o his_o people_n but_o that_o prince_n which_o study_v and_o faithful_o provide_v for_o the_o chief_a good_a and_o peace_n of_o his_o people_n both_o in_o soul_n and_o body_n propose_v that_o blessing_n for_o the_o whole_a scope_n of_o his_o government_n have_v that_o grace_n divine_o infuse_v &_o it_o mere_o proceed_v from_o his_o own_o bountiful_a and_o bless_a nature_n est_fw-la enim_fw-la illud_fw-la imperium_fw-la diuturnum_fw-la &_o immobile_a quod_fw-la fulcitur_fw-la gloria_fw-la &_o benevolentia_fw-la popularis_fw-la societatis_fw-la for_o that_o empire_n be_v durable_a and_o constant_a which_o be_v support_v by_o the_o report_n and_o benevolence_n of_o the_o popular_a society_n which_o make_v our_o late_a dear_a sovereign_n that_o most_o conspicious_a auspicious_a and_o peace-breathing_a bright_a planet_n of_o christendom_n so_o sacred_a in_o her_o domination_n to_o that_o heart-breaking_a wonder_n of_o her_o enemy_n which_o have_v spiteful_o belch_v out_o in_o her_o life_n time_n the_o vomit_n of_o their_o empoison_a and_o malicious_a calumny_n against_o her_o unreproucable_a conversation_n and_o government_n be_v since_o her_o death_n in_o remorse_n of_o conscience_n force_v to_o acknowledge_v the_o miraculous_a blessing_n of_o the_o almighty_a in_o she_o redispense_v distribute_v and_o impart_v to_o the_o neighbour_n and_o prince_n of_o christendom_n during_o her_o reign_n which_o more_o than_o exemplary_a blessing_n have_v answerable_o give_v courage_n to_o the_o people_n subject_v in_o obedience_n unto_o the_o britain_n crown_n have_v declare_v their_o love_n and_o loyalty_n unto_o your_o highness_n be_v our_o happy_a sovereign_n which_o succeed_v she_o and_o this_o be_v it_o which_o have_v make_v your_o gracious_a majesty_n out_o of_o your_o sacred_a disposition_n and_o right_a royal_a lenity_n not_o only_o to_o promise_v but_o to_o perform_v so_o much_o on_o your_o princely_a part_n as_o they_o do_v expect_v and_o as_o your_o highness_n presuppose_v of_o their_o desert_n by_o which_o you_o shall_v attain_v much_o more_o honour_n than_o ever_o octavius_n antoninus_n pius_n pertinax_n titus_n traiane_n or_o casâ—…_n any_o prince_n that_o ever_o reign_v in_o most_o happiness_n consider_v that_o sage_a sentence_n imperium_fw-la facile_fw-la ijs_fw-la artibus_fw-la retinetur_fw-la quibus_fw-la initio_fw-la partum_fw-la est_fw-la it_o be_v easy_a to_o retain_v a_o kingdom_n by_o the_o same_o mean_n through_o which_o it_o be_v attain_v be_v now_o maintain_v even_o as_o it_o be_v get_v in_o joy_n justice_n love_n and_o lenity_n which_o be_v the_o true_a token_n and_o infallible_a affection_n indeed_o of_o a_o very_a bless_a sovereign_n for_o according_a to_o fr._n guicciardine_n the_o sweet_a name_n of_o a_o just_a prince_n be_v as_o dear_o tender_v among_o all_o love_a people_n as_o the_o remembrance_n of_o a_o tyrant_n odious_a abject_a and_o contemptible_a finis_fw-la libri_fw-la secundi_fw-la the_o three_o book_n office_n of_o judge_n when_o that_o most_o glorious_a and_o ever-renouned_n emperor_n flavius_n justinianus_n have_v through_o his_o incomparable_a virtue_n and_o travel_n indefatigable_a subject_v the_o stubborn_a neck_n of_o savage_a barbarian_n under_o the_o victorious_a yoke_n of_o his_o far_o stretch_v dominion_n and_o with_o main_a power_n in_o much_o dust_n and_o bloody_a smoke_n have_v force_v all_o africa_n be_v victorious_o second_v with_o numberless_a province_n of_o other_o nation_n in_o homage_n and_o tributary_n service_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a to_o make_v remonstrance_n of_o her_o obedience_n under_o his_o conquer_a sword_n after_o all_o these_o tumult_n bloody_a sweat_n and_o slaughter_n and_o upon_o all_o his_o pompous_a triumph_n for_o those_o victory_n ascribe_v to_o th'incomprehensible_a strength_n and_o goodness_n of_o almighty_a god_n then_o do_v he_o prudent_o call_v to_o remembrance_n the_o bless_a serenity_n which_o eternal_o shine_v from_o the_o smile_a forehead_n of_o gracious_a peace_n after_o it_o have_v be_v first_o dear_o purchase_v with_o the_o violent_a confusion_n of_o unpartial_a war_n wherefore_o that_o he_o may_v be_v magnify_v aswell_o by_o the_o olive_n of_o peace_n as_o eternize_v in_o the_o laurel_n of_o martial_a victory_n he_o resolve_v to_o become_v as_o religious_a in_o establish_v of_o law_n for_o the_o preservation_n of_o his_o peace_n and_o people_n as_o he_o before_o have_v be_v famous_a in_o the_o propagation_n subjection_n and_o conservation_n of_o the_o empire_n according_a to_o that_o opinion_n of_o the_o sage_a tragedian_n pacem_fw-la reduci_fw-la velle_fw-la victori_fw-la expedit_fw-la fur._n it_o be_v expedient_a for_o the_o victor_n to_o study_v the_o restitution_n of_o peace_n in_o which_o benevolent_a purpose_n with_o all_o humbleness_n under_o the_o propitious_a assistance_n of_o god_n to_o which_o he_o do_v with_o most_o zealous_a sincerity_n first_o appeal_n by_o the_o studious_a care_n of_o tribonianus_n theophilus_n and_o dorotheus_n man_n of_o most_o excel_a prudence_n near_o he_o of_o his_o secret_a counsel_n and_o the_o learnede_a sage_n of_o the_o law_n in_o that_o time_n happy_o pithy_o and_o compendious_o reduce_v the_o fifty_o volume_n of_o pandect_n out_o of_o caius_n his_o commentary_n and_o other_o into_o four_o book_n of_o institution_n which_o that_o sacred_a emperor_n
by_o specious_a enucleation_n of_o all_o intricate_a or_o equivocal_a point_n and_o case_n to_o be_v clâ—…red_v &_o explain_v to_o the_o end_n that_o all_o other_o judge_n or_o justice_n which_o exceed_v in_o administration_n of_o they_o may_v at_o the_o first_o sight_n with_o commendable_a perspicuity_n deliver_v the_o faithful_a substance_n of_o all_o as_o occasion_n be_v offer_v for_o the_o people_n good_a have_v digest_v they_o into_o nine_o volume_n of_o the_o law_n wherein_o the_o whole_a essence_n of_o all_o by_o those_o reverend_a lawfathers_n be_v most_o methodical_o couch_v for_o as_o the_o difference_n of_o all_o creature_n by_o nature_n proceed_v from_o unity_n resemble_v many_o flower_n sprout_v from_o one_o root_n even_o so_o do_v sundry_a needful_a and_o most_o benevolent_a law_n receive_v life_n and_o nature_n from_o the_o precious_a wisdom_n of_o god_n the_o bless_a and_o all-healing_a fountain_n of_o who_o knowledge_n he_o with_o ineffable_a grace_n and_o divine_a beneficence_n open_v to_o they_o all_o that_o be_v studious_a of_o righteousness_n and_o in_o tender_a love_n with_o respect_n unto_o man_n be_v the_o choice_n operation_n of_o his_o hand_n do_v retain_v he_o by_o the_o due_a fear_n and_o love_n of_o justice_n and_o salvation_n in_o eternal_a tranquillity_n the_o general_a benefit_n calm_o and_o plentiful_o redound_v from_o those_o book_n judgement_n report_n and_o lawcase_n by_o the_o enucleation_n of_o those_o learned_a law-man_n as_o be_v before_o express_v include_v the_o second_o point_n forsomuch_o as_o concern_v humane_a law_n which_o be_v ordain_v by_o nature_n and_o publish_v by_o the_o prince_n which_o by_o they_o govern_v the_o commonwealth_n to_o relieve_v and_o rectify_v the_o same_o they_o must_v be_v just_a and_o possible_a needful_a and_o profitable_a plain_a prescribe_v not_o to_o private_a but_o to_o public_a use_n and_o benefit_n consent_v with_o time_n and_o place_n according_a to_o the_o nature_n and_o custom_n of_o the_o country_n which_o shall_v be_v moderate_v by_o they_o such_o as_o be_v our_o statute-lawe_n of_o england_n upon_o these_o thus_o ordain_v and_o provide_v against_o fault_n a_o knowledge_n show_v the_o difference_n of_o crime_n and_o vice_n depend_v as_o whether_o the_o nature_n of_o they_o consist_v in_o impiety_n by_o violation_n of_o the_o first_o table_n of_o god_n law_n through_o foolish_a profanation_n or_o derrogation_n of_o or_o from_o his_o omnipotent_a power_n and_o majesty_n or_o if_o it_o be_v flagitious_a and_o repugnant_a to_o the_o second_o import_v impiety_n towards_o parent_n and_o magistrate_n the_o defamation_n or_o contumely_n of_o neighbour_n the_o concupiscence_n and_o loss_n of_o livelihood_n and_o life_n whereupon_o parricide_n and_o horrible_a slaughter_n be_v breed_v towards_o which_o legal_a office_n or_o ministry_n three_o special_a thing_n general_o will_v be_v require_v in_o a_o judge_n the_o first_o of_o which_o be_v in_o his_o head_n to_o retain_v a_o firm_a and_o venerable_a gravity_n confirm_v in_o his_o countenance_n with_o some_o serious_a kind_n of_o awful_a majesty_n through_o his_o continual_a meditation_n upon_o the_o just_a judgement_n of_o god_n with_o the_o charge_n upon_o he_o impose_v which_o by_o the_o divine_a gift_n of_o heavenly_a justice_n must_v be_v foster_v in_o his_o heart_n that_o all_o proceed_n draw_v from_o thence_o may_v be_v season_v with_o the_o gravity_n of_o his_o cogitation_n which_o in_o excellent_a discretion_n will_v point_v out_o to_o he_o the_o time_n person_n and_o place_n when_o to_o who_o and_o where_o he_o shall_v show_v justice_n naked_a or_o invest_v with_o mercy_n so_o that_o by_o the_o justice_n of_o of_o his_o heart_n which_o minister_v wisdom_n and_o gravity_n to_o his_o head_n and_o by_o the_o severe_a and_o precise_a prudence_n of_o his_o head_n which_o inblazon_v in_o a_o steadfast_a countenance_n a_o stout_a majesty_n withal_o and_o by_o the_o comely_a grace_n of_o his_o countenance_n which_o admirable_o shadow_v all_o in_o a_o decent_a austerity_n there_o may_v be_v due_a reverence_n and_o fear_v draw_v to_o the_o person_n of_o a_o judge_n on_o every_o side_n about_o he_o infuse_v horror_n to_o the_o malicious_a and_o wicked_a with_o love_n and_o reverence_n to_o good_a and_o just_a person_n have_v his_o tongue_n so_o sanctify_v and_o sear_v with_o zealous_a prayer_n and_o with_o a_o lively_a coal_n take_v from_o the_o bless_a altar_n by_o the_o sacred_a cherubin_n that_o it_o may_v become_v the_o oracle_n of_o god_n justice_n and_o the_o just_a herald_n of_o a_o sincere_a heart_n for_o if_o gravity_n shall_v not_o appear_v in_o all_o his_o judgement_n then_o shall_v he_o be_v suspect_v of_o a_o partial_a &_o foolish_a lentitude_n which_o opinion_n when_o it_o be_v once_o vulgar_o conceive_v will_v prejudice_n he_o either_o in_o his_o reputation_n or_o in_o administration_n of_o the_o law_n this_o reputation_n or_o authority_n likewise_o be_v by_o the_o first_o three_o property_n delineate_v to_o life_n the_o restraint_n whereof_o will_v disadvantage_n he_o in_o his_o honour_n which_o by_o such_o demeanour_n will_v be_v blemish_v with_o some_o misprizion_n or_o suspect_v of_o corruption_n there_o be_v likewise_o in_o every_o wise_a judge_n expedient_a a_o mature_a experience_n in_o suit_n and_o variance_n by_o defect_n whereof_o his_o ignorance_n deep_o wound_v or_o rather_o maim_v he_o last_o the_o mind_n constancy_n corroborate_v he_o in_o the_o perfection_n of_o all_o declare_v that_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o all_o his_o judgement_n justice_n alone_o without_o private_a affection_n prevail_v neither_o be_v it_o meet_v but_o most_o unfit_a that_o any_o man_n shall_v sit_v on_o throne_n of_o judgement_n or_o give_v sentence_n when_o his_o own_o cause_n be_v hear_v or_o discuss_v lest_o affection_n usurp_v upon_o and_o defile_v the_o tongue_n of_o magistracy_n lest_o the_o reverend_a custom_n of_o judgement_n be_v violate_v lest_o that_o majesty_n whereof_o i_o speak_v which_o be_v meet_v for_o the_o sage_a tribunal_n and_o court_n of_o equity_n be_v diminish_v lest_o a_o mischievous_a example_n corrupt_v the_o people_n be_v draw_v on_o with_o it_o and_o final_o lest_o a_o contempt_n of_o the_o law_n and_o equity_n do_v succ_v it_o now_o somewhat_o concern_v that_o ability_n which_o strengthen_v judge_n and_o iuridicall_a magistrate_n in_o the_o administration_n of_o public_a cause_n it_o be_v therefore_o principal_o to_o be_v consider_v that_o they_o which_o sit_v upon_o this_o honourable_a throne_n of_o judgement_n and_o take_v place_n to_o give_v place_n unto_o the_o due_a distribution_n of_o right_n and_o be_v firm_o plant_v for_o the_o sure_a supplantation_n of_o those_o contageous_a vice_n which_o be_v but_o a_o little_a licence_v will_v disperse_v and_o spread_v through_o all_o part_n of_o the_o commonweal_n most_o beautiful_a body_n defile_v it_o with_o a_o foul_a and_o virulent_a leprosy_n stand_v deep_o bind_v in_o a_o double_a recognizance_n of_o soul_n and_o body_n to_o be_v studious_a and_o industrious_a in_o the_o science_n and_o judicial_a practice_n of_o that_o wholesome_a physic_n which_o must_v be_v frequent_o minister_v to_o the_o disease_a member_n of_o that_o state_n in_o which_o their_o judgement_n be_v credit_v may_v be_v by_o the_o prince_n allow_v and_o justify_v also_o for_o if_o they_o do_v not_o yield_v even_o law_n and_o execution_n of_o right_a to_o all_o subject_n rich_a and_o poor_a without_o have_v regard_n to_o any_o person_n and_o without_o let_v to_o do_v right_a for_o any_o letter_n or_o commandment_n which_o may_v come_v to_o they_o from_o the_o prince_n or_o king_n or_o from_o any_o other_o by_o any_o other_o cause_n then_o be_v they_o by_o our_o law_n thus_o censure_v worthy_o their_o body_n land_n and_o good_n to_o rest_n at_o the_o king_n pleasure_n 15._o who_o shall_v otherwise_o give_v judgement_n or_o sentence_n of_o and_o against_o they_o the_o king_n himself_o also_o which_o be_v head_n and_o judge_v of_o the_o law_n show_v great_a goodness_n &_o equity_n through_o the_o world_n in_o show_v his_o royal_a assent_n and_o contentment_n that_o these_o judge_n substitute_v under_o he_o shall_v give_v sentence_n according_a to_o the_o cannon_n and_o true_a meaning_n of_o justice_n even_o against_o himself_o direct_o if_o he_o through_o negligence_n be_v drive_v unjust_o to_o maintain_v any_o suit_n with_o a_o private_a person_n which_o will_v not_o bear_v even_o in_o the_o balance_n of_o equity_n in_o which_o that_o kingly_a sentence_n be_v verify_v that_o therein_o differt_fw-la a_o rege_fw-la tyrannus_n for_o nothing_o more_o than_o this_o do_v to_o life_n express_v a_o true_a king_n glory_n the_o king_n of_o our_o nation_n to_o confirm_v this_o perfect_a honour_n of_o a_o just_a prince_n in_o one_o act_n of_o parliament_n ordain_v in_o the_o second_o year_n of_o king_n edward_n the_o three_o be_v limit_v that_o although_o 8._o they_o command_v by_o their_o great_a