Paint Id. c. 10. The Queen of Sheba to try Solomon brought into his presence young Boys and Girles all in the same habit Solomon commanded water to be brought and each of them to wash their fâ—ces which the Boys rub'd soundly the Girles but toucht and thereby he discern'd them Id. c. 10. An old man unwedded at Lacedaemon taking it in ill part that a young man did him no reverence received of him this reason Because he had begotten none that might honour him being old Id. Ibid. Snakes are generated from the marrow of a mans back-bone Plutarch relates that Cleomenes being crucified by Ptolemy those that watcht the body saw a Snake folded about his head And when Charles Martels Sepulcher was opened there was no body found but a Serpent There is likewise a Monument in Germany of a noble man who died in his prime and could not be perswaded to have his Picture drawn in his life but consented that after he had been some daâ—s buried they should pourtray him as they found him which was his face half eaten with worms and many Snaâ—es about the spine of his back Bees from Oxen Waspes from Horses and Beetles breed of Asses Id. c. 11. Lewes the eleventh of France is reported to wear a Leaden Medal in his Bonnet in the form of a Crucifix which when he had caused any man to be kill'd whom he feared or hated he would take into his hands and kiss desiring him to pardon him that one murder more and it should be the last that he would commit Heylin Cosm Eple The worlds Age from the Creation to Christs â—iâ—th according to Berâ—aldus was three thousand nine hundred twenty eight years to Melanction 3963. And to the Floud one thousand six hundred fifty six Id. Proem The Ark rested on Ararat which is a part of Mount Caucasus which is in the confines of Tartary Persia and India as appears first by the exceeding numerousness of those people in the days of Ninus and Semiramis And secondly because the Scripture tells us that they came from the East to the Plaines of Shinar Gen. 11.2 Id. Ibid. The world divided into thirty-parts nineteen â—re Idolaters Six Turks Jews â—nd Saracens And of the other five Two of the Greek Profession Three Romanists and Protestants Id. Ibid. Alladius Sylvius one of the Kings of Latium of the Race of Aeneas to make himself more terrible studied a way to imitate Thunder and was killed at last by a real Thunder-clap Id. p. 39. So ambitious were the Romans of the honour of Consulship that wâ—en Maximus died in his last day Caninius Rebilus petitioned Caesar for the remaining part of that day Of whom Tully O vigilantem consulem qui toto consulatûs sui tempore somnum oculis non vidit And when Cecina was by the Senate degraded on the last day in which he should have resigned Roscius Regulus obtained the office from Vitellius for that daies remainder Magno cum irrisu accipientis tribuentis Id. p. 40. Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus twice was chosen from the Plough to be Dictator rescued the common wealth from their dangers and returned to his privacy Id. p. 42. Theodatus the Gottish King of Italy warring against the Greek Emperor and being desirous to know aforehand his success was willed by a Jew to shut up a certain number of Swine and to give some the name of Gothes the other of Greeks which done and going to the Sties they found the Hogs of the Gottish faction all slain and of the Grecian half unbristled Whereon the Jew foretold that the Goths should be discomfited and the Greeks lose a great part of their strength which accordingly so fell out Heylin Cosm p. 64. Narsis having governed Italy victoriously seventeen years was through the Envy of Sophia the Empress recall'd with this message That she would make the Eunuch for so he was come home and spin with her Maids He returned her this answer That he would spin her such a Webbe that neither she nor all her Maids should ever unravel And thereupon opened the passages of Italy to the Lombards who held Italy two hundred eighty six years Id p. 64. Alboinus the first King of Italy of the Lombards having kill'd Cunemundus King of the Gepidae made a drinking Cup of his Scull Rosamund daughter of that King he took to Wife and being one day merry at Verona forced her to drink out of that detested Cup which she so stomached that she promised one Helmchild if he would aid her in killing the King to give him both her self and the Kingdom of Lombardy This when he consented to and performed they were so hated that theâ— were fain to fly to Ravenna unto the protection of Longines the Exarch who perswaded her to dispatch Helmchild out of the way and to take him for her husband to which she willingly agreed Helmchild coming out of the bath called for drink and she gave him a strong poyson half of which when he had drunk and found by the strange operation how the matter went he compelled her to drink the rest and so both dieâ— together Id. p. 64. Cunibert the fourteenth King of Lombardy was a great lover of the Clergy and as lovingly requited For being to encounter with Alactis Duke of Treat that rebelled against him one of the Clergie knowing that the Kings life was chiefly sought by the Rebels put on the Royal Robe and thrust himself in the head of the Enemy where he lost his own life and saved the Kings Heylin p. 65. The Mariners compass was devised and contrived about the year thirteen hundred by one John Flavio an Italian a native of Amalphi of the Kingdom of Napleâ— Id p. 71. The Samnites having enclosed the Romans in the straights of Abrusso called Caudae furcinae they sent to Herennius a man much reverenced for his Age and wisdom to know what they should do with them He returns that they should send them home and without dishonour Being sent to again he returned they should put them all to death but they spoil'd them and sent them home which instead of winning them over to be Friends provoked them to return and subdue their Country It being a sure rule as to powerful enemies Either not strike or strike home Id. p. 72. The people of Apulia and Calabria in the Kingdom of Naples have a disease peculiar only unto them occasioned by the biting of a Serpent called a Tarantula not curable but by Musick only Id. p. 73. Charles Cardinal of Lorrain being to go by Sea to Rome desired the King to let his Jester go with him But the Jester would not go fearing the Sea The Cardinal to encourage him told him they should sail under the Popes blessing To whom he replied I have often heard that the Pope hath power in Heaven Earth and Purgatory but never that he had power over the Sea and therefore would by no means be perswaded to adventure the voyage Melandri Joca
Id. p. 257. Constantius Chlorus to try his Officers commanded them to offer Sacrifice to the Idol Gods pretending to discourt all such as refused but contrariwise those that obeyed he put from him with this reproof That he that is disloyal to his God will never be true not trusty to his Prince p. 258. Constantine in his Expedition towards Rome being doubtful what God to invocate casting up his Eyes to Heaven had the sign of the Cross presented to him wherein were Stars as Letters so placed that visibly might be read this Sentence in Greek In this Sign thou shalt overcome Speeds Hist p. 259. Maxentius framed a deceitful Bridg over Tybur to intrap Constantine but joyning Battel and overlaid and retiring fled himself over the same Bridg which falling under him he and many more were drowned 260. Constantine intending to build a City at Chalcedon in Asia whilst they were measuring out the Circuit an Eagle scouping at the Line flew with it over the Sea toward Bizantium in Thrace to which place the thing seeming Ominous he transferred his new Foundation and there built Constantinople p. 261. In the famous Library at Constantinople in which there were one hundred and twenty thousand Manuscripts there were the Gutts of a Dragon 120 foot long on which Homers Iliads were written admirably in Letters of Gold p. 261. Julian the Emperor first a Deacon after a Wretched Apostate yet was otherwise highly commended for his many good qualities so temperate that he never had any War with his Belly so chast that after the Death of his VVife he never regarded VVomen and would not see the Persian Captive Ladies nor suffer Cookes or Barbers in his Army as being Ministers of Intemperance As for Stage-Plays he never but once a year permitted them in his Court and then he saith of himself he was similior detestanti quam spectanti Id. p. 265. When Delphidius the Orator inveighed against an innocent denyal saying Nocens esse poterit quisquam si negare sufficeret Who can be guilty if it be enough to deny Julian replied And who can be innocent if it be enough to accuse Id. 265. Julian in despight of the Christians would have rebuilt the Temple at Jerusalem and set men on work to that purpose but was frustrated by terrible Earth-quakes and Fire-balls that hindred his proceedings and forms of Crosses shining as the Sun fell on the Garments of the Jews Ibid. From above the Porch of Entrance into one of the Cities which Julian regained the Wreath of Lawrel reserved as an Ornament of the place fell in a wonderfull manner on his head which fill'd him with hopes of conquering the Persians against whom having vowed a Sacrifice of Christians if he returned going with confidence was slain by a Launce from whose hand none knew and dying cast his blood into the air with these words Vicisti Galilaee His usual saying was Turpe est sapienti cum habeat animam captare laudes ex corpore Speeds Hist p. 266. Valentinian the Son of a Rope-maker in the dayes of Julia laid down his belt that is his Command in the Army rather than he would renounce his faith and was shortly after chosen Emperor in whose dayes St. Jerom reports that it rained Wooll from heaven so perfect and good that no better grew upon the sheep the natural producers of it p. 371. Severa Valentinians wife commending the beauty of Justina to her husband occasioned his marrying of her who taking two wives himself made a Law that others might do so likewise p. 272. Maximus the Usurper seeking the life of Gratianus the Emperor caused letters and reports to be brought to Gratian that his Empress was on her journey to visit him and withall sent forth a Caroch stuff'd with Soldiers and with them a desperate Captain named Andragathius Gratian rejoycing at his wifes approach prepared himself to meet her and opening the letter thinking to embrace his Empress was by the Command of Andragathius treacherously murdered But Andragathius after Maximus was overthrown by Theodosius his state being then desperate cast himself headlong into the Sea and made an end of his wretched life p. 233. Theodosius in a great danger overlaid by Eugenius and Arbogastus upon his earnest prayer God raised a violent tempest which so sorely beat upon his Enemies that he got a glorious Victory One Constantine a common Soldier was elected Emperor only for his names sake p. 280. Theodosius having cruelly destroyed the Thessalonians coming to Millain would have entered the Church to have communicated with other Christians but was resisted and forbid by St. Ambrose in which estate the Emperor stood for eight months and then with great humility and submission acknowledging his offence was absolved and again received into the congregation Speeds Hist p. 275. Theodosius being very passionate and thereby sometimes doing amiss to prevent it enacted a Law that thirty days should pass betwixt the sentence of death and the execution of the Malefactor and to suppress his hasty Choler his usual manner was to recite the Greek Alphabet before he uttered any speech savouring of that humour p. 275. Pelagius was a Brittain whose heretical opinions were these 1. That man without the grace of God was able to fulfil all the Commandments 2. That man in himself had free will 3. That the grace of God was given unto us according to our merits 4. That the Just have no sin 5. That children are free from Original sin 6. That Adam should have died if he had not sinned p. 279. Among the Antient Saxons he that abandoned or lost his shield in battel was debar'd from their publick sacrifices and Assemblies the greatest disgrace that could be for shame of which many destroyed themselves Id. p. 289. The Germanes were a warlike Nation their Maids presented to their Husbands as a dowry at their Nuptials a Tent and a Spear and their Men usually met at their Feasts and Counsels in their armour and for any to return alive from the Battel in which the Prince was slain was a perpetual Infamy p. 289. Women taken in Adultery among the Saxons haing first their Hair cut off vvere turned stark naked out of their Husbands Houses and that in presence of their ovvn kindred then vvere they scourged vvith VVhips through the Tovvn vvithout regard of birth beauty age or wealth and never after could get any other Husbands p. 289. Vodine Bishop of London feared not to tell King Vortigerus that for Marrying Rowena a heathenish Lady Daughter to Hengist he had indangered both his Soul and his Crown Which words were so ill digested that they shortly cost the Bishop his Life Speeds Hist p. 290. Ethelburga the Wife of King Brithrich the West Saxon having poysoned her Husband fled into France where being for her beauty prostered by King Charles the Marriage of himself or his Son she making choice of the Son had neither but was thrust into a Monastery whence committing VVhoredom she was expelled and died in great misery Id. p. 328. Ino King of the West Saxons gave over his Kingdom vvent
bosome of every one of my Subjects who are all ready to venture all for my service Which when the other two Princes heard they answered that in truth it was the most precious Jewel and wealth Luthers Coll. Mens p. 459. Ernestus Prince of Lunenburg complaining to Luther of the immeasurable drinking that was at Courts Luther replying that Princes ought to look thereto Ah Sir said he we that are Princes do so our selves otherwise it would long since have gone down Manent exempla regentum In Vulgus When the Abbot throweth the Dice the whole Convent will play Idem p. 459. Alphonsus King of Aragon besieging Cajeta and being advised to kill the women and children that were turned out of the City answered God preserve me from so doing I would not practise such Tyranny for the whole Kingdom of Naples were it worth ten times more than it is And Frederick Prince of Saxony being perswaded to besiege Erfort and told that the taking of it would not cost the life of five men he answered that the life of one man to be there lost was too much Luther Coll. Mens p. 462. Maximilian the Emperour said of himself that he was King of Kings because his Subjects would obey him no farther than they pleased That the French King was King of Asses the King of England King of men Idem p. 463. When the men of Antwerp caused to be wrought in a fair and rich piece of Arras the battail fought before Pavia in which the French King was taken Prisoner and offered it as a present to the Emperour Charles the fifth he refused to accept of it saying unto them that he rejoyced not at the miseries of other Princes and people Idem p. 465. John Prince of Saxony had six Pages attending on him in his Chamber that every day read to him six hours out of the Bible Idem p. 467. When Charles the Fifth Emperour read the Protestant confession at Auspurgh he openly spake these words I would wish that this Doctrine were taught throughout the world Prince George likewise expressed his liking of it had it come from the Pope but he would not receive it of a run-away Friar Idem p. 468. Luther not long before his death sent a fair Glass to Doctour Justus Jonas and therewith these following Verses Dat vitrum vitro Jonae vitrum ipse Lutherus Se similem ut fragili noscat uterque vitro Idem p. 471. Tamerlain when he laid Siege to a City or Fort first erected a white Flag thereby offering Peace the second time a red to signify blood Thirdly he shewed them a black Ensigne denoting devastation and destruction Idem p. 488. When Darius King of Persia propounded peace to Alexander he refused to accept thereof Then Parmenio his chief Counsellour said If I were Alexander I would accept of it Alexander replied so would I if I were Parmenio intimating that what becometh one doth not another Idem p. 488. Luther relates this Law-case A Miller had an Ass which ran out of his Yard and came to a River side where he went into a Fisherman Boat that was in the River and would drink thereout but the Boat being not tyed swam away with the Ass insomuch that the Miller lost his Ass and the Fisher his Boat The Miller thereupon complained of the Fisher in that he neglected to tye his Boat fast the Fisher accuseth the Miller for not keeping his Ass at home and desired satisfaction for his Boat Now the question is what the Law is Who was in fault Took the Ass the Boat away or the Boat the Ass Luther Coll. Mens p. 496. Demosthenes perswading the Grecians against Philip of Macedon did them harm by this false argument Who hath an evil cause hath no good Fortune since the greater Knave the greater Luck Idem p. 449. The Hebrew tongue is necessary for a Divine for though the New â—estament be written in Greek yet it is full of the Hebrew kind of speaking Hence it is truly said the Hebrews drink out of the Fountains the Grecians out of the Streams the Latines out of Pits Idem p. 502. Luther passing a Censure on himself Erasmus Carlstad and Melancthon thus expresseth himself Res verba Philippus Verba sine re Erasmus Res sine verbis Lutherus Nec res nec verba Carolastadius Idem p. 510. A Jew resolved to be baptized but would first go to Rome Luther disswaded him from going fearing lest he should be scandalized by the wickedness he would see there But the Jew went and when he had sufficiently seen abominable practices he returned and desired to be Baptized For saith he I will willingly serve the God of the Christians whom he said was a patient God that could endure and forbear notwithstanding such wickedness and villany as Rome was full of Idem p. 518. Candia was very much infested with Robbers The Venetian State set forth a Proclamation that they would receive to favour all such that should come in and bring wi h them the Head of ano her by which means one VVretch killed another and he Island was rid of those Vipers Idem p. 524. All things are not every where to be spoken To illustrate which Luther relates this Fable The Lion called into his stinking Den many Beasts and asked them how they liked his Royal Palace The VVolf answered it stinketh the Lion killed him The Ass answered it smelt very well tha â—ion killed him But the Fox being askâ— answered I have got such a Cold I smell nothing Luthers Mens Col. p. 532. John Huss in the year 1415. as he was to be burned at Constance said This day you roast a Goose but a hundred years hence you shall hear a Swan Him you shall not be able to roast nor overcome Huss signifies a Goose and Luther a Swan Now â—uther began to oppose the Pope 1515. and died peaceably in his Bed 1546. Idem p. 534. Publick Persons Magistrates and Ministers should hold their places as Fleta reports it was â—he Honour of the Judges of England about Edward the first 's time Nec prece nec precio nec premio Such as Joshua was to be wise and valiant and to resolve as Luther did to despise while doing their duty all opposition who when news was brought to him that both Pope and Emperor threatned his Ruine answered Contemptus est à me Româ—nus favor fervor Boltons 4 last things Eple When the Memory of the Just is blessed the Name of the VVicked shall rot of whom it may be said what of Pope Boniface the eighth He entred as a Fox he reigned as a Lion and went out as a Dog Mr. Boltons life Mr. Bolton before his Conversion hearing Mr. Perkins whose plain and sound Doctrin meeting in him with a curious Palate and unsanctified Heart quite turned his Stomach against thaâ— good Man and pronounced him a barren empty Fellow and a passing mean Scholer Though Keckerman and Bishop Abbot pronounce him Doctissimum
having any carnal knowledge the one of the other Idem p 199. Amigunda wife to Henry the second Emror being accused of Adultery cleared her Innocency by undergoing the tryal of Ordalio viz. by going blindfold and barefooted over certain plates of fire-hot Iron p. 600. Zoe the Wife of Romanus Argyrophilus Emperor of Greece procured her Husbands death by the hands of Michael Paphlagonus with whom she lived in Adultery and afterwards marryed him and he became Emperor Idem p. 601. Pope Gregory the fifth in the Order concerning the Election of the Emperour decreed That besides the Golden Crown he should receive from the Pope he was to be Crowned with two others one of Straw in the City of Minzo in Lombardy the other of Lead in the City Millain Imp. Hist p. 603. Henry the fourth Emperor fought in ranged Battels with Ensigns displayed sixty two several times and for the most part had the Victory He was excommunicated by the Pope and to abtain his absolution came three days together barefooted to the Gates of the City Canusium where the Pope was and with much difficulty obtained it but was afterwards excommunicated and so dyed and was removed when he had been buried from a Monastery to a prophane place p. 608. When Rodulphus that was chosen Emperor in opposition to Henry the fourth being dead was buried by his Servants with the Ensigns and Ornaments of an Emperor Some asked the Emperor Hen. 4. why he suffered him to be buried with such Honour since he was a Tyrant and his Enemy He answered I would to God that all mine Enemies were buried like him with those Ensigns and Ornaments p. 620. Hildebrand otherwise called Pope Gregory the seventh was a Negromancer and Inchanter and had poysoned seven of his predecessors to make way for his own advancement to the Popedome p. 622. Conrade the Emperor having distressed Winspurg by siege granted them only this favour that the Women which were in the Town might freely depart and have to their own use whatsoever they could bear upon their backs Whereupon they used a commendable deceit which was that as they went forth of the Town each of them took her Husband and those that had none took their Children and Brothers and so coming into the Fields set them at Liberty Which the Emperor commended and was well pleased with Imp. Hist p. 643. Fulco King of Jerusalem was kill'd with his Horse falling while he was hunting p. 648. The Emperor Conrade passing to Jerusalem his Army was distressed by hunger and many perished falling sick and dying of the Lime or Chalk which the Greeks put into their Meal p. 650. In the year of our Lord one thousand one hundred thirty and nine died in France Johannes de Temporibus who had lived three hundred sixty and one years and had been an Halbardeer to the Emperor Charles the Great p. 652. Millain a great City in Lombardy was utterly razed and wasted and sowed with Salt by Frederick Barbarossa Idem 663. Andronicus who had treacherously slain his Master and Pupil Alexius Emperor of Constantinople being apprehended by the people of Constantinople that rose against him had one of his hands cut off and one of his Eyes put out and was shamefully carried through the Streets and so put to Death p. 672. Frederick Barbarossa going in Summer by Swimming to refresh himself in a River was carried down by the stream and drowned the tenth day of June 1198. p. 673. Henry Palsgrave who was chosen in Opposition to Frederick the second Emperor besieging Vlmes an Arrow shot at Random out of the City hit him which was supposed to be invenomed of which he died within a few dayes p. 718. Othocarus King of Bohemia being necessitated to do his homage to Rodulphus Emperor who when Earl of Habsperge had received his pay desired that it might be done in some secret place and thinking that the Emperor would have performed what he requested forasmuch as the Emperor staid for him in a close Tent he came and kneeling down before the Emperor to do him homage the Tent was so artificially made that it fell open in such manner that he was seen by the whole Army wherewith he was much grieved and being provoked by his VVife he rebelled against him and was slain Anno 1277. Imp. Hist p. 736. The Duke of Saxony in a throng at the Coronation of Albert the first Emperor was smothered to Death Id. 746. Henry the seventh Emperor was poysoned by a Frier in the Sacrament of the Lords Supper and died the same day p. 756. Hunipert Daulphin of Vienne sold the Country of Daulphin and the City of Vienne to the French King and became a Frier having first given to the Poor all the money he sold it for which he laid up in Heaven Id. p. 774. Gunther Earl of Zwarzenburgh being chosen Emperor in opposition to Charles the Fourth was poysoned by his Physician who being to give him a purging Potion and taking but the Assay of it died together with him the same Morrow after p. 775. The Papal Court which had sojurned in France seventy years and somewhat more and the most part in the City of Aviginon returned to Rome in the year one thousand three hundred seventy six p. 778. Artillery Powder and Gunns were first used in the VVars of the Venetians one thousand three hundred eighty two Anno Domini 1556. Charles the Fifth the Warlike and glorious Emperor of Germany gave up the Empire to his Brother Ferdinand and his other Kingdomes to his Son Philip and lived two years retiredly before his Death in the company of Religious men providing for Eternity The German Souldiers under Nadustus Governour of the Fortress in Buda agreed their lives and goods saved to give up the Castle to Solyman the great Turk and that the Captain might not hinder them bound him and delivered the Fort which the Turk entring and understanding their Carriage set Nadustus at Liberty and contrary to his word which he thought not fit to keep with such unworthy Souldiers caused them to be slain Imp. Hist p. 861. The Emperor Sigismund warring against the Hussicks and their valiant Captain Ciska received two grievous overthrows and twice his army stricken with a panick fear fled and dispersed without striking one stroke or sight of Enemy Imp. Hist p. 806. The Romans had a Law that no man should engrave his own name in any publick work and Phidias in Athens was put to death for carving his own and Pericles Image in the Shield of Pallas Mariana Hist d' Espanna Pref. The first founders of Rome kept the name thereof secret and Valerius Soranus for disclosing of it was put to death Idem p. 18. In Hercules promontory near Cades by the Sea-side there are two Wells the one of fresh the other of salt water The fresh ebbs and flows with the Sea the Salt clean contrary Idem p. 29. In Spain a Temple was built to Hercules in which the
to Rome professed Religion and there died Sibba King of the East Saxons turned Monk Ossa likewise put on a Cowl and went to Rome Osith Wife of King Sighere and Keneswif Wife of King Ossa enter'd Religion No less than eight Kings of the Saxons gave over the World and became Votaries p. 309. 11. Pauls in London was a Temple of Diana and St. Peters in Westminster was a Temple of Apollo Id. 311. Etheldred commonly called St. Audry wife to Egfrid King of Northumberland and before to Tombert a Noble man lived with them both and with her last husband twelve years yet continued a Virgin and having got leave to depart from her husband profest her self a Nun. p. 317. Vortimer ordered his tomb to be built in the Isle of Thanet to the terror of the Saxons whom he had often Conquered As Scipio ordered that his tomb might be so set as to overlook Africa as a terror to the Carthaginians 331. Uter Pendragon being deeply enamoured on Igren the beautiful wife of Gorlois Duke of Cornwal and having often in vain attempted her chastity at last by the help of Merlin obtained his desire for Merlin so new moulded the shape of King Vter and printed in his face the features of Gorlois that without suspect Igren entertained him in which bed of deceit the famous Arthur was begot Id. p. 333. Careticus King of Brittain flying from Gurmund into Chichester certain Sparrows being caught and fire fastened to their feet were let fly in the Town which lighting upon straw and other matter fit for flaming burnt in a short space the whole City Speeds Hist. p. 388. Colman and Wilfrid disputing about the time of Easter before King Oswy Colman urged the Example of St. John VVilfrid of St. Peter to whom Christ had committed the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven which the King hearing concluded this controversie thus I will not gainsay such a Porter as this lest when I come to the Doores of Heaven I find none to open to me having his displeasure p. 348. Redwald King of the East Angles after the manner of the Old Samaritans in the same Temple erected an Altar for the service of Christ and another for Sacrifices to his Idols p. 350. A Ruffian being sent to Murder Edwyn King of Northumberland and drawing his Sword Lilla the Kings Servant wanting wherewith to defend his Master put himself between the King and his Sword and so lost his own to save his Masters life Edwyn's care was such for waifaring passengers that he enclosed by the way sides clear Springs where he set Basins of Brass both to drink and wash in p. 351. Oswald King of Northumberland having sent for Aidan a Scottish Bishop to instruct his Northumbrians whereas Aidan could not speak the Language the King himself was Interpreter at his Sermons and gave his words in English as he spake them in the Scottish â—anguage p. 353. Oswald upon a solemn Feast day seeing many Poor at his Gates sent them the Delicates for himself prepared and commanded the Charger of Silver to be broken and divided amongst them Bishop Aidan much rejoycing thereat took the King by the right hand and prayed that it might never consume as after his death it did not but was shrined in Silver and reserved in St. Peters Church in Bambrough p. 354. VVulphere a Saxon King kill'd his two Sons for being Christians but after repenting of his inhumane Murther became a Christian himself and converted his Heathenish â—emples into Christian Churches Id. p. 157. Oswâ—ne King of Deira gave Bishop Aidan a goodly Gelding with rich and costly Trappings which as the Bishop rode to Preach a Poor man demanding his Almâ—s he having nothing else to give alighting gave to him The King blaming him for it Aidan replied Is the brood of a Beast dearer in your sight than this Poor man a Child of God The King laying aside his Sword fell at the Bishops Feet and craved forgiveness At which Aidan weeping said I never till this time saw an humble King And surely his Life cannot be long for his People are not worthy to have such a Prince to govern them Speed p. 355. Boniface an Englishman in the year six hundred and sixteen complained in a Letter sent to Cuthbert Archbishop of Canterbury that the English Nuns wandring in Pilgrimage under shew of devotion lived in pleasure and wanton Fornications through all the Cities of France and Lombardy p. 360. Ethelbald King of the West Saxons which had risen in Armes against his Father Ethelwolf for setting Judith the Daughter of the King of France and then his Wife in a Chair of Estate by him contrary to the Law of the West Saxons afterward against the Law of God and nature took the same Judith his Mother for his own Wife p. 369. The Huns of Coldingâ—am to avoyd the barbarous pollutions of the Danes deformed themselves to their lascivious Eyes by cutting off their upper Lips and Noses p. 373. Aelfrid King of the West Saxons worsted by the Danes disguised himself in the habit of a common Minstrel and in person repair'd to the Danes Camp where he saw their negligent securities learnt their design and shewing himself to his people who thought him dead gave the Danes a great overthrow The Danes having brought their Pinnaces to Wear in Hartfordshire King Aelfrid divided the stream and so made the River unnavigable p. 375 Aelfrid a learned man and a great favourite of learning divided the natural day into three Taper which he distinguished by burning of a Taper in his Oratory Eight houres he spent in study eight houres in provision for himself repose and rest and eight houres in the affairs of his Kingdom He made a Law that all men of ability should breed up their children to learning till they were fifteen years old preferred none to Offices but such as were learned and was the Founder of the University of Oxford and died in the year 901. Speeds Hist 376. What time Edward the elder King of England lay at Austlin and Liolin Prince of Wales at Beethslay intending a Parley Liolin refused to come down or to cross the Severn whereupon Edward took Boat and entered the River towards him which when Liolin saw and knew who he was he cast off his rich Robe and entered the River towards him breast-high when clasping the boat he submissively said Most wise and sage King thy humility hath overcome my Insolency and thy wisedom triumph'd over my folly Come get up on my neck which I have fool as I was lifted up against thee so shalt thou enter into that land benign mildness hath made thine own this day And after he had taken him on his shoulders and carried him to land he would needs have him sit down on his rich Robes and so putting his hands joyntly into the Kings did him homage p.