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honesty_n and_o virtue_n perseverance_n be_v see_v in_o the_o perpetual_a constancy_n and_o firm_a continuance_n of_o dessigne_n and_o resolution_n enterprise_v upon_o good_a consideration_n by_o the_o persuasion_n of_o reason_n the_o four_o and_o more_o eminent_a virtue_n be_v justice_n which_o we_o define_v to_o be_v a_o constant_a and_o perpetual_a willingness_n of_o do_v right_a and_o reason_n unto_o all_o with_o a_o equal_a and_o proportionate_a distribution_n according_a to_o every_o one_o merit_n and_o desert_n wherefore_o this_o virtue_n comprehend_v within_o itself_o all_o other_o whatsoever_o forasmuch_o as_o man_n shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o discern_v just_a from_o unjust_a thereby_o to_o embrace_v the_o one_o and_o eschew_v the_o other_o be_v he_o not_o also_o endue_v with_o prudence_n for_o as_o much_o as_o this_o be_v a_o peculiar_a property_n sole_o depend_v on_o that_o virtue_n in_o like_a manner_n also_o he_o will_v hardly_o be_v able_a to_o put_v in_o practice_v the_o precept_n of_o justice_n that_o be_v not_o endue_v with_o temperance_n wherewith_o he_o may_v moderate_v all_o the_o passion_n and_o particular_a affection_n of_o his_o own_o mind_n furthermore_o he_o can_v full_o perform_v one_o of_o the_o chief_a and_o divine_a part_n of_o justice_n which_o be_v to_o give_v help_n and_o succour_n unto_o the_o afflict_a &_o persecute_a soul_n when_o there_o be_v need_v thereof_o be_v it_o in_o what_o danger_n soever_o if_o by_o reason_n of_o manly_a courage_n and_o true_a fortitude_n he_o do_v not_o contemn_v death_n sorrow_n grief_n and_o whatsoever_o else_o the_o world_n contain_v and_o so_o to_o be_v as_o near_o as_o flesh_n and_o blood_n will_v permit_v a_o perfect_a imitator_n of_o divinity_n in_o such_o sort_n that_o he_o alone_o be_v to_o be_v style_v just_o which_o render_v good_a unto_o as_o many_o as_o he_o can_v without_o offer_v injury_n unto_o any_o one_o have_v no_o strive_v contention_n within_o his_o own_o breast_n remain_v a_o love_a servant_n to_o his_o god_n and_o a_o gentle_a friend_n unto_o his_o neighbour_n this_o virtue_n be_v twofold_a distributa_fw-la &_o commutative_a the_o distributive_a consist_v in_o give_v unto_o every_o one_o according_a to_o his_o merit_n whether_o it_o be_v honour_n dignity_n or_o punishment_n the_o commutative_a consist_v in_o observe_v our_o faith_n and_o credit_n in_o our_o promise_n &_o covenant_n and_o never_o do_v unto_o any_o that_o which_o we_o will_v not_o have_v other_o do_v unto_o us._n from_o this_o general_a fountain_n issue_n forth_o these_o four_o river_n which_o by_o a_o allegory_n have_v be_v term_v the_o river_n of_o the_o terrestrial_a paradise_n which_o always_o water_n the_o little_a world_n prudence_n temperance_n fortitude_n and_o justice_n which_o be_v as_o necessary_a to_o be_v conjoind_v and_o unite_v in_o he_o which_o desire_v to_o be_v perfect_o virtuous_a as_o the_o separation_n of_o they_o will_v be_v prejudicial_a to_o his_o estate_n for_o no_o man_n can_v be_v temperate_a if_o he_o be_v not_o former_o prudent_a forasmuch_o as_o every_o virtuous_a action_n proceed_v from_o knowledge_n and_o understanding_n in_o like_a manner_n man_n can_v never_o be_v true_o valiant_a and_o magnanimous_a if_o former_o he_o be_v not_o temperate_a forasmuch_o as_o such_o a_o one_o that_o be_v endue_v with_o a_o generous_a and_o a_o undaunted_a spirit_n without_o moderation_n will_v in_o a_o short_a season_n become_v desperate_a and_o he_o that_o shall_v be_v temperate_a and_o not_o courageous_a will_v in_o a_o short_a time_n become_v a_o coward_n in_o like_a manner_n justice_n without_o prudence_n and_o temperance_n will_v short_o be_v transform_v into_o bloody_a tyranny_n in_o such_o sort_n the_o virtue_n be_v unite_v and_o knit_v together_o be_v all_o absolute_o perfect_a but_o be_v disjoin_v once_o and_o separate_v they_o become_v feeble_a &_o be_v overbear_v by_o the_o strength_n of_o vice_n wherefore_o these_o four_o virtue_n be_v ordain_v as_o a_o sure_a basis_n and_o firm_a foundation_n unto_o every_o one_o that_o earnest_o desire_v to_o be_v perfect_o virtuous_a they_o ought_v to_o serve_v he_o as_o a_o object_n and_o mirror_n of_o his_o contemplation_n wherein_o he_o shall_v not_o only_o behold_v the_o ugly_a deformity_n and_o defect_n of_o nature_n but_o also_o remedy_n against_o the_o same_o to_o attain_v unto_o the_o which_o three_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v observe_v by_o he_o which_o shall_v be_v declare_v in_o the_o chapter_n follow_v of_o such_o thing_n as_o be_v requisite_a in_o the_o acquist_n of_o virtue_n and_o which_o concur_v to_o the_o perfect_a accomplishment_n of_o a_o virtuous_a man_n chap._n iii_o three_o thing_n ought_v to_o be_v unite_v and_o conjoin_v together_o in_o the_o acquist_n of_o virtue_n and_o full_a accomplishment_n of_o a_o virtuous_a man_n nature_n reason_n and_o use_v it_o be_v the_o office_n of_o nature_n to_o incline_v we_o reason_n to_o direct_v we_o and_o use_v and_o custom_n to_o conform_v and_o confirm_v us._n
true_o sufficient_a to_o crown_v the_o life_n and_o action_n of_o a_o mortal_a man_n with_o the_o stile_n of_o happy_a without_o the_o borrow_a aid_n or_o desire_a assistance_n of_o any_o other_o for_o it_o be_v by_o her_o mean_n that_o man_n labour_n make_v he_o lord_n of_o that_o which_o scorn_v the_o malice_n of_o devour_a time_n or_o infortunate_a misfortune_n of_o a_o impoverish_a shipwreck_n of_o that_o i_o say_v which_o neither_o fire_n nor_o sword_n nor_o envy_n nor_o any_o chance_v casualty_n can_v dispossess_v he_o of_o she_o warn_v he_o â—ay_n withhold_v he_o from_o covet_v or_o desire_v that_o which_o the_o world_n adore_v as_o greatness_n riches_n voluptie_a or_o vainglory_n she_o loathe_v she_o abhor_v the_o sugar_a flattery_n of_o obsequious_a tongue_n she_o always_o chary_o preserve_v her_o freedom_n she_o still_o be_v the_o mother_n of_o sâ—me_n good_a deed_n or_o other_o do_v indifferent_o to_o rich_a &_o poor_a high_a or_o low_o â—â—cited_v thereunto_o by_o a_o earnest_n desire_v he_o have_v of_o make_v herself_o agreeable_a unto_o god_n and_o effect_v thing_n which_o may_v deserve_v a_o eternal_a guerdon_n give_v by_o the_o liberal_a hand_n of_o god_n the_o lord_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v she_o be_v also_o the_o sole_a divine_a and_o immortal_a quality_n in_o we_o she_o be_v the_o only_a heritage_n of_o the_o soul_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o its_o felicity_n and_o which_o make_v her_o possessor_n true_o honourable_a true_o glorious_a her_o love_n be_v fearless_a without_o envy_n without_o jealous_a suspicion_n without_o artificial_a and_o sophistical_a cunning_n make_v her_o lover_n so_o much_o the_o more_o happy_a by_o how_o much_o more_o she_o be_v desire_v of_o they_o he_o that_o love_v she_o most_o possess_v she_o most_o &_o he_o that_o know_v how_o to_o possess_v she_o aright_o be_v the_o master_n of_o a_o unualuable_a of_o a_o incomparable_a treasure_n in_o such_o sort_n that_o she_o have_v this_o peculiar_a property_n to_o serve_v as_o light_v unto_o the_o life_n temperance_n to_o the_o luxurious_a motion_n of_o the_o mind_n a_o bridle_n to_o the_o affection_n patience_n against_o injury_n and_o consolation_n in_o affliction_n she_o give_v pleasant_a rest_n &_o peaceful_a tranquillity_n without_o cease_v unto_o the_o mind_n and_o soul_n of_o all_o that_o have_v she_o cause_v they_o to_o find_v all_o the_o course_n and_o every_o condition_n of_o their_o life_n relish_v with_o perfect_a sweetness_n with_o perfect_a pleasance_n with_o perfect_a content_n carry_v always_o with_o she_o her_o reward_n her_o recompense_n but_o if_o we_o determine_v to_o attribute_v unto_o she_o the_o vanish_v honour_n and_o windy_a praise_n of_o man_n for_o her_o price_n her_o portion_n we_o shall_v deprive_v ourselves_o of_o the_o privilege_n which_o we_o have_v of_o reward_v and_o satisfy_v ourselves_o by_o our_o own_o hand_n in_o the_o menage_n of_o her_o treasure_n &_o shall_v change_v the_o repose_n which_o proceed_v from_o she_o into_o a_o gift_n of_o fortune_n if_o this_o stipend_n this_o reward_n shall_v be_v derive_v from_o the_o courtesy_n and_o discretion_n of_o mortal_a man_n for_o than_o we_o shall_v lend_v our_o covetous_a ear_n unto_o the_o praise_n &_o please_a applause_n of_o their_o voice_n and_o so_o flattery_n have_v surprise_v our_o facile_a belief_n we_o shall_v soothe_v and_o delude_v ourselves_o with_o fruitless_a vanity_n and_o again_o this_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o to_o search_v for_o a_o beneficial_a reward_n on_o earth_n which_o be_v assign_v to_o we_o in_o heaven_n and_o to_o change_v the_o nature_n and_o quality_n of_o virtue_n which_o be_v all_o divine_a into_o a_o frail_a and_o fleet_a condition_n which_o be_v earthly_a virtue_n have_v jealousy_n but_o it_o be_v praisworthy_a because_o she_o will_v be_v sincere_o and_o sole_o love_v she_o will_v thorough_o possess_v our_o will_n to_o avoid_v the_o peril_n of_o hypocrisy_n because_o she_o can_v effect_v any_o thing_n without_o our_o free_a consent_n she_o will_v subdue_v all_o rebellious_a vice_n which_o assault_v she_o through_o the_o weakness_n of_o humane_a frailty_n and_o therefore_o all_o her_o faculty_n conspire_v to_o maintain_v her_o force_n &_o to_o conserve_v in_o we_o the_o name_n of_o virtuous_a whereby_o we_o be_v honour_v which_o name_n we_o be_v as_o soon_o unworthy_a of_o as_o we_o incline_v mischievous_o towards_o any_o vice_n for_o virtue_n in_o general_n be_v a_o laudable_a &_o constant_a habit_n which_o be_v wrought_v in_o we_o by_o true_a reason_n impress_v in_o our_o understanding_n a_o perfect_a knowledge_n of_o the_o true_a good_a and_o in_o the_o mind_n &_o will_v a_o free_a election_n of_o thing_n according_a whereunto_o as_o it_o be_v requisite_a and_o expedient_a we_o must_v love_v or_o hate_n take_v or_o leave_v she_o be_v the_o never-erring_a directrix_fw-la of_o our_o affection_n this_o description_n deserve_v well_o to_o be_v examine_v she_o ought_v hereafter_o to_o inform_v we_o how_o we_o be_v to_o distinguish_v between_o the_o true_a and_o the_o false_a in_o the_o research_n and_o disquisition_n which_o we_o make_v of_o riches_n of_o honour_n and_o of_o pleasure_n which_o be_v the_o 3._o main_a point_n whereunto_o all_o humane_a action_n be_v reduce_v wherefore_o i_o think_v it_o not_o amiss_o to_o spend_v both_o time_n &_o travail_n for_o the_o declaration_n hereof_o we_o say_v that_o virtue_n be_v a_o habit_n be_v a_o quality_n that_o spring_v from_o the_o action_n of_o the_o will_n and_o powerful_a appetite_n of_o the_o soul_n which_o by_o be_v often_o reiterated_a become_v at_o length_n firm_a and_o constant_a and_o incline_v our_o nature_n either_o to_o â—ove_v a_o thing_n or_o loathe_v it_o to_o make_v this_o habit_n laudable_a then_o it_o behoove_v we_o â—o_o conform_v ourselves_o unto_o good_a manner_n and_o that_o our_o desire_n be_v exercise_v â—owards_n the_o achievement_n of_o modesty_n humility_n chastity_n honesty_n fidelity_n humanity_n affability_n integrity_n bounâ—â—_n verity_n liberality_n gratitude_n patience_n in_o adversity_n moderation_n in_o prosperity_n all_o which_o fruit_n virtue_n produce_v in_o such_o as_o do_v conform_v themselves_o to_o her_o condition_n hence_o it_o be_v that_o she_o can_v be_v either_o give_v or_o receive_v as_o a_o gift_n she_o must_v be_v seek_v by_o a_o long_a and_o a_o continual_a exercise_n of_o command_v yourself_o bridle_v your_o affection_n &_o pursue_v good_a without_o intermission_n forasmuch_o as_o discontinuance_n beget_v vice_n this_o habit_n ought_v also_o to_o be_v constant_a to_o subdue_v all_o difficulty_n with_o patience_n &_o perseverance_n which_o be_v the_o two_o soar_a wing_n that_o take_v our_o mind_n from_o the_o fruitless_a contemplation_n of_o base_a frail_a and_o terrestrial_a thing_n do_v raise_v they_o up_o aloft_o to_o the_o conceit_n and_o apprehension_n of_o high_a permanent_a and_o celestial_a thing_n with_o a_o full-settled_n resolution_n to_o possess_v they_o and_o be_v possess_v to_o preserve_v they_o always_o without_o change_n for_o perseverance_n be_v the_o perfection_n and_o consummation_n of_o all_o virtue_n in_o such_o sort_n that_o no_o man_n can_v be_v that_o which_o he_o be_v not_o every_o day_n none_o entitle_v themselves_o prudent_a valiant_a just_a or_o by_o the_o name_n of_o any_o other_o virtue_n but_o such_o as_o persevere_v with_o immovable_a constanstancy_n for_o reason_n itself_o teach_v that_o to_o express_v a_o perfect_a agent_n it_o suffice_v to_o say_v it_o be_v a_o constant_a agent_n because_o vice_n be_v incapable_a either_o of_o stop_n or_o stay_v she_o work_v in_o we_o by_o the_o shine_a light_n which_o be_v infuse_v into_o the_o conscience_n and_o mind_n of_o man_n from_o the_o glorious_a beam_n of_o true_a reason_n make_v we_o to_o know_v that_o all_o good_a all_o honest_a thing_n aught_o to_o be_v achieve_v for_o the_o love_n of_o themselves_o and_o that_o a_o man_n shall_v not_o so_o much_o as_o think_v much_o less_o desire_n to_o have_v or_o will_v to_o do_v that_o which_o be_v naught_o dishonest_a and_o ignominious_a because_o it_o be_v contrary_a unto_o goodness_n and_o virtue_n which_o be_v the_o column_n of_o virtue_n foundation_n and_o to_o speak_v proper_o the_o two_o object_n which_o she_o propose_v and_o about_o which_o she_o be_v always_o conversant_a we_o say_v that_o she_o impress_v in_o our_o understanding_n a_o perfect_a knowledge_n of_o the_o true_a good_a but_o now_o let_v we_o define_v good_a to_o be_v that_o which_o be_v desire_v of_o all_o to_o be_v belove_v of_o itself_o forasmuch_o as_o none_o will_v desire_v it_o be_v it_o not_o good_a but_o the_o nature_n of_o that_o which_o be_v good_a require_v also_o that_o it_o be_v honest_a pleasant_a and_o acceptable_a he_o than_o be_v good_a which_o have_v these_o bless_a gift_n humanity_n affability_n pleasance_n courtesy_n simplicity_n liberality_n modesty_n and_o that_o declare_v the_o
be_v nothing_o else_o but_o in_o perpetual_a servitude_n unto_o his_o own_o passion_n wherefore_o there_o be_v no_o danger_n or_o affliction_n whatsoever_o that_o can_v befall_v a_o mortal_a man_n but_o be_v better_a to_o be_v undergo_v then_o to_o suffer_v himself_o to_o be_v make_v a_o slave_n to_o vice_n since_o it_o be_v the_o most_o cruel_a detestable_a tyrant_n that_o can_v be_v imagine_v in_o all_o the_o world_n such_o a_o one_o as_o never_n give_v one_o minute_n or_o moment_n of_o repose_n and_o quiet_a unto_o the_o heavy_a soul_n wherein_o it_o harbour_v for_o howsoever_o she_o underprop_v his_o sit_v or_o lie_v with_o soft_a cushion_n or_o please_a pillow_n think_v by_o these_o nice_a and_o dally_a flattery_n to_o sooth_n and_o smoother-up_a his_o painful_a languishment_n &_o so_o to_o lul_a his_o charm_a thought_n asleep_o yet_o questionless_a the_o soul_n of_o he_o shall_v always_o be_v find_v full_a of_o anguish_n horror_n and_o confusion_n the_o lewd_a and_o vicious_a man_n experience_v we_o that_o it_o be_v a_o great_a deal_n hard_a to_o work_v action_n of_o impiety_n then_o of_o godliness_n for_o the_o vicious_a man_n in_o the_o resolution_n of_o wicked_a purpose_n be_v much_o disturb_v by_o the_o remorseful_a plead_n of_o his_o own_o conscience_n which_o can_v be_v adjudge_v the_o mean_a torment_n for_o it_o cry_v on_o he_o without_o intercession_n more_o of_o thyself_o than_o other_o be_v ashamed_a thyself_o be_v most_o wrong_v by_o thy_o own_o offence_n and_o of_o thyself_o thyself_o first_o selfe_o blame_v must_v give_v account_n to_o thy_o own_o conscience_n it_o be_v also_o a_o great_a trouble_n to_o search_v out_o lurk_a corner_n and_o secret_a nook_n which_o may_v serve_v as_o retire_a coverture_n to_o his_o mischievous_a action_n but_o how_o close_o soever_o he_o cloak_n his_o wickedness_n he_o fear_v to_o be_v descry_v even_o in_o darkness_n itself_o inasmuch_o as_o he_o bear_v always_o within_o he_o a_o tell-tale_n conscience_n which_o be_v notable_a by_o any_o bribe_n nor_o by_o the_o world_n itself_o to_o be_v suborn_v will_v absolute_o bewray_v his_o impious_a deed_n cry_v on_o he_o continual_o thou_o labour_v much_o and_o take_v great_a pain_n in_o waist_n to_o hide_v thy_o fault_n for_o none_o can_v ere_o prevail_v nor_o shall_v thou_o now_o for_o it_o will_v appear_v at_o last_o for_o from_o himself_o who_o can_v himself_o conceal_v final_o admit_v that_o sin_n be_v both_o conceive_v and_o bear_v yet_o sweet_a mean_a must_v have_v sour_a sauce_n and_o one_o pleasure_n must_v be_v purchase_v or_o not_o have_v with_o a_o thousand_o pain_n and_o as_o many_o peril_n yea_o hell_n itself_o be_v within_o the_o conscience_n for_o the_o law_n of_o duty_n pronounce_v it_o be_v unlawful_a to_o do_v evil_a and_o present_o the_o conscience_n produce_v at_o once_o all_o the_o testimony_n that_o can_v be_v the_o information_n the_o judge_n the_o condemnation_n the_o executioner_n and_o the_o punishment_n the_o law_n of_o honour_n trumpete_v out_o by_o the_o mouth_n of_o fame_n the_o reproachful_a shame_n and_o shameful_a reproach_n of_o base_a dishonour_n condemn_v the_o remembrance_n both_o of_o the_o vice_n and_o of_o the_o vicious_a man_n and_o yet_o again_o this_o be_v the_o worst_a of_o all_o that_o the_o death_n and_o destruction_n of_o the_o body_n be_v not_o the_o last_o affliction_n to_o a_o wicked_a man_n for_o if_o death_n do_v bring_v unto_o man_n as_o to_o the_o bruit_n beast_n a_o absolute_a privation_n of_o all_o sense_n and_o a_o total_a annihilation_n of_o the_o soul_n certain_o the_o vicious_a shall_v enjoy_v a_o far_o great_a advantage_n than_o the_o virtuous_a in_o the_o fruition_n of_o all_o their_o wish_n and_o desire_n in_o this_o â—â—fe_n and_o not_o be_v punish_v in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v but_o the_o justice_n of_o the_o everliving_a god_n pronounce_v most_o clear_o and_o with_o a_o high_a voice_n the_o long_a that_o a_o wicked_a man_n do_v live_v without_o repentance_n so_o much_o the_o more_o pain_n he_o shall_v endure_v where_o god_n will_v none_o forgive_v in_o hell_n which_o god_n for_o such_o do_v first_o ordain_v for_o god_n do_v not_o punish_v all_o wicked_a offender_n in_o the_o earth_n to_o the_o end_n that_o all_o may_v understand_v that_o there_o be_v a_o future_a judgement_n in_o the_o which_o all_o the_o impious_a action_n and_o mischievous_a intent_n of_o wicked_a man_n shall_v receive_v vengeance_n as_o also_o he_o reward_v not_o all_o good_a man_n with_o temporal_a blessing_n here_o in_o this_o low_a world_n to_o the_o end_n that_o all_o shall_v know_v that_o there_o be_v another_o place_n where_o god_n will_v reward_v the_o patience_n of_o the_o virtuous_a with_o a_o crown_n of_o glory_n again_o god_n do_v not_o inflict_v his_o punishment_n on_o all_o the_o wicked_a neither_o yet_o bestow_v he_o blessing_n or_o benefit_n outward_o on_o all_o the_o good_a for_o fear_n lest_o it_o may_v be_v imagine_v that_o the_o virtuous_a follow_v and_o embrace_v virtue_n through_o hope_n of_o receive_v a_o reward_n and_o for_o the_o sake_n of_o a_o earthly_a blessing_n and_o that_o they_o eschew_v vice_n for_o fear_v only_o of_o the_o world_n punishment_n for_o by_o this_o mean_n virtue_n shall_v be_v no_o long_o virtue_n forasmuch_o as_o there_o be_v no_o action_n that_o can_v true_o challenge_v this_o glorious_a appellation_n if_o the_o agent_n intention_n regard_v the_o hope_n of_o a_o earthly_a recompense_n and_o do_v not_o achieve_v the_o same_o for_o the_o love_n of_o virtue_n only_o that_o thereby_o he_o may_v be_v render_v agreeable_a unto_o god_n who_o alone_o be_v able_a to_o crown_v his_o deed_n with_o everlasting_a blessedness_n accurse_a then_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o all_o wicked_a man_n their_o life_n be_v lamentable_a &_o their_o death_n miserable_a since_o vice_n deprive_v they_o of_o that_o most_o excellent_a good_a which_o virtue_n bestow_v on_o such_o only_a as_o do_v conform_v themselves_o unto_o her_o discipline_n 〈◊〉_d we_o discover_v vice_n cozenage_n use_v then_o its_o love_n will_v soon_o be_v turn_v to_o hate_v 〈◊〉_d virtue_n will_v our_o soul_n so_o much_o engage_v â—at_a the_o other_o will_n seem_v harsh_a and_o out_o of_o date_n 〈◊〉_d not_o astonish_v reader_n if_o thou_o tread_v â—â—tht_fw-mi full_a of_o grief_n and_o seem_a misery_n â—â—e_z way_n with_o bitter_a anguish_n be_v lay_v â—â—at_a virtue_n travel_n not_o with_o voluptie_a the_o three_o effect_n that_o virtue_n produce_v in_o man_n which_o be_v both_o the_o theory_n and_o practice_n of_o conquer_a himself_o chap._n vi_o the_o three_o effect_n be_v both_o the_o theory_n and_o practice_n of_o overcome_v ourselves_o which_o renown_v and_o victorious_a conquest_n we_o ought_v to_o strive_v so_o much_o the_o more_o courageous_o to_o attain_v unto_o by_o how_o much_o the_o more_o we_o know_v our_o nature_n strong_a and_o desperate_a in_o the_o eager_a resistance_n of_o our_o assault_n since_o all_o the_o rebellious_a passion_n and_o lewd_a affection_n which_o be_v within_o we_o be_v so_o many_o proclaimed-traiterous_a enemy_n which_o by_o a_o treacherous_a insurrection_n against_o reason_n their_o dread_a sovereign_n will_v rack_n their_o ability_n at_o the_o high_a to_o conquer_v man_n and_o so_o to_o ransack_v and_o rob_v the_o poor_a soul_n of_o its_o tranquillity_n which_o be_v her_o chief_a &_o most_o precious_a treasure_n well_o then_o sithence_o whatsoever_o incit_v we_o be_v either_o passion_n or_o affection_n aswell_o that_o which_o set_v we_o forward_o to_o the_o acquist_n of_o virtue_n as_o that_o which_o compel_v we_o to_o embrace_v vice_n according_a to_o the_o natural_a disposition_n of_o every_o one_o we_o may_v conclude_v that_o our_o passion_n and_o affection_n be_v the_o true_a declarance_n of_o what_o we_o be_v forasmuch_o as_o there_o be_v nothing_o whatsoever_o in_o we_o whereunto_o we_o be_v more_o obsequious_a then_o unto_o they_o be_v it_o in_o the_o undertake_n of_o action_n either_o good_a or_o evil_n wherefore_o there_o be_v nothing_o that_o a_o prudent_a man_n ought_v to_o take_v great_a heed_n of_o then_o to_o keep_v they_o always_o obedient_a unto_o reason_n neither_o who_o conquest_n can_v be_v more_o glorious_a than_o the_o subdue_a of_o his_o own_o affection_n not_o more_o dishonourable_a then_o to_o yield_v unto_o they_o to_o this_o end_n therefore_o virtue_n teach_v we_o not_o to_o deprive_v ourselves_o of_o wish_n and_o desire_n but_o that_o we_o shall_v continual_o repress_v and_o master_v they_o for_o there_o be_v no_o man_n how_o stupidous_a &_o dull_a soever_o that_o be_v not_o sometime_o move_v with_o the_o delight_n of_o pleasure_n and_o touch_v now_o and_o then_o with_o glory_n and_o honour_n for_o nature_n be_v very_o precise_o curious_a as_o well_o in_o be_v magnify_v by_o propagation_n as_o also_o in_o be_v conserve_v in_o her_o perfect_a estate_n by_o the_o
man_n to_o be_v the_o author_n of_o his_o own_o destruction_n chap._n x._o a_o quarrel_n be_v the_o complaint_n of_o a_o offence_n which_o we_o pretend_v to_o have_v be_v do_v against_o our_o honour_n honour_n be_v assault_v either_o by_o word_n or_o deed_n the_o deed_n lie_v in_o the_o violence_n of_o the_o hand_n of_o he_o that_o be_v offensive_a either_o to_o body_n or_o good_n yet_o notwithstanding_o a_o noble_a mind_n ground_v not_o his_o quarrel_n on_o any_o detriment_n procure_v either_o through_o the_o ransack_v of_o good_n or_o grievance_n of_o a_o blow_n receive_v but_o on_o the_o offence_n which_o may_v diverse_a way_n redound_v thence_o unto_o his_o honour_n for_o such_o as_o have_v the_o enjoyance_n of_o more_o eminent_a place_n than_o other_o advance_v thereunto_o either_o by_o lineal_a descent_n or_o their_o proper_a merit_n make_v small_a or_o no_o account_n at_o all_o of_o wealth_n but_o as_o it_o be_v the_o instrument_n of_o glory_n only_o and_o therefore_o do_v not_o think_v either_o loss_n of_o good_n or_o other_o affliction_n to_o be_v injurious_a disgrace_n as_o long_o as_o their_o honour_n be_v not_o interress_v for_o if_o injury_n be_v proper_o define_v a_o unjust_a action_n and_o in_o that_o unjust_a action_n be_v also_o ransack_v of_o good_n they_o never_o account_v any_o thing_n unjust_o do_v against_o they_o when_o they_o be_v spoil_v of_o nothing_o which_o they_o right_o term_v their_o own_o good_n which_o be_v the_o precious_a treasure_n of_o their_o honour_n as_o for_o example_n a_o man_n of_o arm_n address_v himself_o unto_o the_o war_n incounter_v his_o enemy_n face_n to_o face_n be_v vanquish_v be_v exceed_o abuse_v in_o his_o person_n lose_v his_o good_n receive_v wound_n and_o pay_v a_o ransom_n yet_o for_o all_o this_o he_o shall_v not_o make_v a_o particular_a complaint_n hereof_o because_o he_o have_v not_o lose_v any_o thing_n of_o his_o own_o that_o be_v to_o say_v which_o have_v be_v prejudicial_a to_o his_o honour_n and_o therefore_o have_v lose_v nothing_o of_o his_o own_o proper_a and_o principal_a good_a it_o consequent_o follow_v that_o it_o can_v proper_o be_v say_v to_o be_v a_o action_n of_o injury_n but_o if_o his_o honour_n be_v reproach_v and_o his_o reputation_n defame_v he_o be_v much_o injure_v &_o in_o right_v himself_o for_o such_o a_o disgrace_n he_o seek_v satisfaction_n so_o much_o the_o more_o discreet_o the_o more_o worthy_o by_o how_o much_o his_o course_n be_v more_o conformable_a to_o the_o law_n which_o never_o constrain_v any_o one_o to_o endure_v that_o which_o be_v a_o blemish_n unto_o his_o name_n and_o a_o spot_n unto_o his_o renown_n yet_o because_o there_o be_v diverse_a quarrel_n which_o arise_v daily_o among_o young_a brave_a gallant_n who_o ground_n be_v only_o the_o damage_n either_o of_o good_n or_o body_n when_o the_o prejudice_n of_o virtue_n and_o honour_n only_a aught_o to_o be_v the_o final_a end_n of_o our_o noble_a resolution_n the_o first_o cause_n of_o such_o rash_a and_o foolish_a quarrel_n shall_v quick_o be_v extinguish_v as_o a_o fire_n want_v fuel_n if_o they_o have_v not_o strength_n of_o body_n to_o swagger_v it_o &_o great_a mean_n to_o contribute_v unto_o the_o charge_n thereof_o for_o riches_n and_o treasure_n be_v honourable_a be_v employ_v in_o virtuous_a action_n which_o be_v honour_n mother_n in_o such_o sort_n that_o the_o great_a the_o treasure_n be_v which_o heaven_n have_v profuse_v on_o great_a man_n the_o great_a be_v the_o glory_n wherewith_o it_o crow_v they_o for_o fullness_n and_o perfection_n of_o strength_n be_v general_o reverence_v by_o the_o law_n of_o nation_n which_o command_v we_o to_o honour_v those_o which_o can_v do_v much_o forasmuch_o as_o their_o design_n be_v so_o much_o the_o more_o excellent_a by_o how_o much_o they_o be_v more_o able_a to_o effect_v what_o they_o will_v do_v behold_v then_o why_o virtue_n which_o be_v not_o a_o feign_a or_o a_o imaginary_a point_n be_v touch_v to_o the_o quick_a when_o as_o any_o one_o endammage_v the_o mean_n of_o her_o performance_n which_o have_v dependaunce_n on_o the_o body_n and_o good_n so_o that_o good_a man_n do_v exercise_v their_o virtue_n when_o as_o they_o use_v their_o mean_n with_o a_o prudent_a hand_n and_o conform_v the_o action_n of_o their_o body_n unto_o temperance_n modesty_n magnanimity_n and_o other_o honourable_a and_o worthy_a employment_n make_v both_o the_o one_o and_o the_o other_o to_o appertain_v to_o the_o conservation_n of_o their_o honour_n but_o when_o the_o injury_n by_o deed_n proceed_v from_o swagger_a bravado_a and_o audacious_a temeritie_n such_o a_o fantastical_a and_o capricious_a humour_n be_v so_o irregular_a so_o immoderate_a that_o the_o repression_n thereof_o deserve_v no_o mean_a reward_n and_o then_o special_o when_o the_o rebuker_n shall_v not_o have_v any_o peculiar_a interest_n therein_o but_o when_o the_o disgrace_n or_o injury_n be_v direct_v unto_o he_o he_o be_v so_o much_o the_o more_o earnest_o provoke_v by_o how_o much_o the_o more_o his_o courage_n &_o manhood_n be_v call_v into_o question_n by_o the_o overween_a faucines_n of_o the_o offender_n for_o whether_o this_o audacious_a swaggerer_n desire_v to_o make_v proof_n thereof_o and_o so_o he_o be_v incite_v through_o the_o disparagement_n of_o this_o affront_n or_o whether_o he_o proceed_v so_o rash_o that_o he_o imagine_v the_o party_n that_o incounter_v he_o to_o be_v of_o too_o base_a a_o mind_n to_o dare_v to_o make_v show_n of_o revenge_n both_o the_o one_o and_o the_o other_o intention_n offend_v and_o give_v sufficient_a cause_n of_o complaint_n because_o the_o honour_n thereby_o be_v much_o impeach_v this_o aught_o to_o be_v understand_v to_o be_v among_o man_n of_o equal_a strength_n or_o between_o such_o as_o be_v of_o small_a disparity_n for_o if_o the_o great_a outbrave_v the_o lesser_a the_o infamy_n redound_v unto_o the_o assaulter_n because_o the_o inequality_n of_o strength_n debar_v he_o from_o the_o mean_n of_o work_v his_o revenge_n and_o no_o action_n that_o be_v constrain_v can_v beget_v dishonour_n no_o more_o than_o a_o action_n can_v be_v honourable_a that_o be_v not_o free_a touch_v the_o injury_n by_o word_n it_o be_v either_o reproachful_a detraction_n or_o gibe_a foppery_n for_o both_o the_o one_o and_o the_o other_o have_v a_o bitter_a relish_n in_o the_o ingenuous_a apprehension_n of_o a_o generous_a spirit_n the_o first_o which_o be_v detraction_n plant_v the_o massacre_a petard_n of_o a_o slanderous_a obloquy_n against_o the_o gate_n of_o virtue_n to_o batter_v down_o the_o palace_n of_o honour_n he_o say_v that_o honour_n be_v under_o vice_n and_o so_o confound_v the_o glory_n thereof_o it_o be_v only_o maintain_v by_o the_o supportance_n of_o virtue_n and_o although_o this_o aspersion_n be_v full_a of_o untruth_n yet_o notwithstanding_o it_o shake_v the_o whole_a fabric_n in_o such_o sort_n that_o it_o be_v always_o ready_a to_o tumble_v down_o and_o can_v easy_o be_v reduce_v unto_o its_o former_a estate_n again_o for_o honour_n ought_v to_o be_v still_o preserve_v so_o pure_a so_o spotless_a that_o it_o shall_v be_v free_a from_o the_o least_o blot_n or_o blemish_v whatsoever_o for_o this_o reason_n calumnious_a imputation_n be_v utter_o condemn_v by_o all_o law_n both_o divine_a and_o humane_a and_o because_o malicious_a detraction_n have_v help_v of_o spue_v forth_o its_o venomous_a poison_n as_o well_o by_o write_v as_o word_v all_o defamatory_n and_o reproachful_a libel_n have_v always_o be_v severe_o censure_v the_o second_o which_o be_v gibe_a mockery_n be_v word_n which_o very_o much_o offend_v especial_o be_v speak_v by_o a_o scornful_a spirit_n which_o be_v the_o source_n and_o fountain_n of_o disdain_n afford_v argument_n of_o vice_n and_o mischief_n and_o consequent_o much_o abate_v the_o value_n of_o true_a honour_n whether_o because_o a_o person_n that_o be_v well_o bear_v conceive_v thereby_o a_o sudden_a shame_n which_o 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seemly_a and_o convenient_a unto_o manlâ—_n fortitude_n so_o be_v heartless_a fear_n thâ—_n monstrous_a defect_n of_o the_o self_n same_o thing_n wherefore_o whosoever_o cast_v himself_o â—oo_o saucy_o too_o presumptuous_o even_o â—nto_o the_o jaw_n of_o danger_n without_o counsel_n without_o consideration_n ought_v not_o to_o â—e_v account_v wise_a and_o valiant_a but_o foolish_a and_o desperate_a and_o he_o who_o fear_n constrain_v to_o tremble_v at_o the_o sight_n of_o â—n_a enemy_n to_o be_v esteem_v a_o coward_n it_o happen_v then_o when_o as_o virtue_n will_v preserve_v a_o man_n from_o destruction_n which_o be_v procure_v eftsone_fw-mi either_o by_o oâ—er_a dare_n rashness_n or_o tremble_a cowardice_n she_o careful_o retain_v he_o withâ—n_o the_o limit_n of_o courageous_a valour_n and_o true_a fortitude_n as_o also_o in_o like_a manner_n lest_o he_o shall_v suffer_v shipwreck_n against_o the_o rock_n of_o avarice_n or_o perish_v in_o the_o quicke-sand_n of_o prodigality_n she_o 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to_o bâ—_n extreme_a be_v accomplish_v with_o 〈◊〉_d perfection_n yet_o by_o make_v distinction_n of_o her_o propriety_n diverse_a appellation_n may_v be_v give_v unto_o she_o aswell_o because_o in_o every_o good_a action_n there_o be_v always_o some_o particular_a virtue_n which_o be_v moâ—â—_n eminent_a than_o the_o rest_n as_o also_o because_o she_o produce_v diverse_a effect_n accord_v to_o the_o subject_n wherein_o she_o be_v sometimes_o conform_v herself_o unto_o the_o manerâ—_n condition_n and_o natural_a inclination_n of_o such_o as_o possess_v she_o for_o this_o reasoâ—_n virtue_n be_v divide_v into_o four_o principâ—â—_n part_n to_o wit_n prudence_n temperancâ—_n fortitude_n and_o justice_n prudence_n have_v the_o pre-eminence_n be_v the_o first_o in_o order_n as_o the_o most_o necessary_a of_o they_o all_o for_o the_o moderation_n of_o worldly_a thing_n whereby_o man_n be_v iâ—_n rich_v with_o moral_a virtue_n be_v aâ—_n infallible_a rule_n to_o square_v out_o humanâ—_n action_n by_o and_o by_o the_o which_o also_o he_o may_v attain_v unto_o the_o understanding_n oâ—_n the_o true_a god_n and_o the_o election_n of_o thâ—_n way_n which_o lead_v thereunto_o her_o office_n be_v to_o consult_v advise_o and_o choose_v â—isely_o that_o she_o may_v thereby_o put_v that_o in_o execution_n which_o virtue_n command_v â—o_o wit_n that_o which_o be_v honest_a and_o feemeâ—y_n not_o for_o any_o other_o end_n but_o only_o the_o â—ove_n of_o the_o thing_n itself_o it_o be_v by_o she_o that_o man_n be_v always_o inveâ—ed_v with_o a_o well_o temper_a disposition_n prudent_o to_o undertake_v and_o wise_o to_o execute_v that_o which_o serious_a and_o ripe_a deliberation_n with_o a_o due_a consideration_n of_o â—ll_a other_o circumstance_n shall_v true_o â—nforme_v the_o understanding_n to_o be_v â—ood_a the_o moral_a philosopher_n have_v attribute_v unto_o prudence_n the_o have_v of_o â—â—ree_a eye_n memory_n understanding_n &_o providence_n with_o the_o first_o eye_n she_o conâ—â—dereth_v the_o time_n past_a with_o the_o seâ—ond_n time_n present_a and_o with_o the_o three_o â—hat_n which_o be_v to_o come_v likewise_o the_o prudent_a man_n by_o the_o consideration_n of_o â—hings_n past_a and_o that_o which_o have_v ensue_v they_o will_v judge_v so_o in_o the_o like_a case_n â—f_o that_o which_o be_v to_o come_v and_o then_o with_o â—â—ng_v but_o not_o seem_v tedious_a deliberation_n will_v attend_v the_o time_n consider_v the_o peril_n understand_v the_o occasion_n and_o give_v sometime_o place_n unto_o time_n and_o always_o to_o necessity_n still_o provide_v it_o be_v not_o repugnant_a to_o his_o duty_n will_v at_o length_n courageous_o set_v his_o hand_n unto_o the_o work_n for_o the_o remembrance_n of_o thing_n past_a to_o the_o prudent_a man_n stand_v in_o great_a stead_n concern_v thing_n present_a and_o also_o make_v he_o likewise_o to_o foresee_v the_o thing_n that_o be_v to_o come_v he_o believe_v nothing_o sudden_o effect_v nothing_o in_o 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govern_v by_o the_o due_a choice_n of_o time_n and_o observation_n of_o
nature_n in_o general_n be_v a_o certain_a infuse_a power_n or_o faculty_n divine_o plant_v in_o thing_n create_v which_o attribute_v unto_o every_o one_o of_o they_o that_o which_o appertain_v unto_o they_o and_o from_o whence_o they_o receive_v not_o only_o a_o certain_a quality_n of_o be_v but_o of_o do_v also_o and_o engender_v other_o like_v unto_o themselves_o this_o we_o may_v define_v to_o be_v a_o instinct_n and_o inclination_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v natural_o bestow_v on_o every_o creature_n on_o some_o more_o powerful_a on_o other_o less_o derive_v a_o operation_n from_o the_o quality_n of_o the_o humour_n whereof_o the_o creature_n be_v compose_v which_o instinct_n incit_v and_o incourage_v the_o soul_n to_o search_v diligent_o and_o earnest_o to_o desire_v that_o which_o be_v good_a for_o she_o be_v always_o for_o the_o accomplish_n of_o this_o effect_n in_o perpetual_a action_n in_o continual_a motion_n like_v unto_o a_o plot_n of_o ground_n which_o free_o of_o 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and_o reason_n will_v have_v some_o distinction_n between_o duty_n and_o that_o which_o be_v call_v common_o profit_n there_o be_v as_o great_a a_o difference_n and_o separation_n between_o they_o as_o there_o be_v between_o honesty_n and_o this_o profit_n for_o this_o kind_n of_o profit_n make_v man_n not_o to_o fear_v to_o violate_v his_o promise_n and_o to_o profane_v that_o which_o have_v be_v both_o ordain_v by_o the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o confirm_v also_o by_o the_o law_n of_o man_n always_o provide_v that_o it_o bring_v he_o gain_v and_o the_o other_o on_o the_o contrary_a side_n make_v he_o with_o a_o liberal_a and_o free_a mind_n to_o employ_v his_o good_n travail_n and_o industry_n yea_o whatsoever_o lie_v within_o the_o compass_n of_o his_o ability_n to_o make_v they_o profitable_a and_o available_a unto_o every_o one_o not_o incite_v thereunto_o through_o a_o certain_a hope_n of_o a_o gainful_a recompense_n although_o indeed_o such_o as_o receive_v any_o thing_n be_v bind_v also_o by_o duty_n to_o be_v grateful_a to_o their_o benefactor_n and_o to_o render_v such_o thing_n unto_o they_o for_o their_o good_a deed_n as_o the_o proportion_n of_o the_o benefit_n require_v and_o their_o ability_n can_v afford_v yet_o howsoever_o virtue_n oblige_v those_o that_o be_v well_o store_v to_o do_v pleasure_n unto_o other_o more_o free_o then_o to_o receive_v because_o it_o be_v far_o more_o honourable_a to_o oblige_v then_o to_o be_v oblige_v to_o give_v then_o to_o take_v forasmuch_o as_o he_o that_o confer_v reward_n on_o other_o exercise_v a_o very_a good_a and_o a_o honest_a action_n but_o he_o that_o receive_v do_v only_o exercise_v a_o action_n of_o profit_n and_o profitable_a be_v much_o less_o gracious_a than_o honest_a for_o that_o which_o be_v honest_a be_v stable_n and_o permanent_a furnish_v he_o that_o give_v with_o a_o constant_a gratification_n whereas_o that_o which_o be_v profitable_a slide_v quick_o away_o and_o be_v soon_o lose_v neither_o be_v the_o remembrance_n thereof_o so_o agreeable_a and_o pleasant_a to_o the_o mind_n and_o again_o those_o thing_n be_v esteem_v the_o more_o precious_a by_o how_o much_o the_o dear_a they_o be_v therefore_o it_o be_v better_a to_o give_v then_o to_o receive_v because_o give_v co_v more_o than_o receive_v wherefore_o whosoever_o have_v be_v oblige_v by_o receive_v aught_o to_o redeem_v his_o liberty_n if_o he_o can_v possible_o for_o it_o argue_v not_o a_o virtuous_a and_o a_o valiant_a spirit_n to_o remain_v long_o in_o the_o arrereage_n of_o courtesy_n but_o if_o we_o have_v be_v beneficial_a unto_o any_o by_o the_o friendly_a performance_n of_o a_o civil_a courtesy_n weâ—_n shall_v desire_v to_o have_v that_o obligation_n stand_v uncancel_v rather_o than_o to_o have_v it_o require_v by_o a_o mutual_a recompense_n since_o the_o mind_n be_v well_o content_v with_o the_o honour_n of_o friendly_a performance_n which_o common_o covet_v rather_o to_o deserve_v something_o and_o not_o to_o receive_v then_o to_o receive_v and_o not_o to_o merit_v forasmuch_o as_o to_o merit_n be_v honourable_a but_o to_o have_v the_o enjoyance_n of_o its_o desert_n be_v deem_v nothing_o else_o but_o profitable_a yet_o there_o be_v always_o a_o regard_n to_o be_v have_v in_o action_n of_o honesty_n unto_o the_o sort_n and_o quality_n of_o the_o obligation_n for_o a_o general_a good_a aught_o to_o be_v prefer_v before_o a_o particular_a &_o a_o man_n of_o merit_n before_o such_o a_o one_o as_o merit_v nothing_o wherefore_o it_o be_v that_o this_o desire_n be_v unjust_a and_o dishonest_a which_o indeavour_v nothing_o else_o but_o to_o extract_v profit_n and_o commodity_n from_o every_o one_o without_o do_v good_a unto_o any_o one_o and_o to_o receive_v any_o kindness_n whatsoever_o without_o show_v so_o much_o as_o a_o willingness_n to_o reward_v value_v true_a honour_n and_o glory_n achieve_v only_o by_o virtuous_a action_n at_o a_o
mean_a reckon_n nay_o scarce_o account_v either_o of_o they_o of_o any_o esteem_n at_o all_o for_o indeed_o it_o be_v almost_o impossible_a for_o such_o as_o use_v all_o the_o mean_n they_o can_v for_o the_o reap_v of_o profit_n to_o do_v that_o unto_o honour_n which_o be_v her_o due_a forasmuch_o as_o dishonest_a gain_n be_v a_o careless_a regard_n nay_o a_o absolute_a despisall_n of_o true_a glory_n the_o shine_a splendour_n whereof_o every_o virtuous_a heart_n ought_v to_o be_v jealous_a to_o preserve_v not_o suffer_v it_o to_o be_v eclipse_v by_o the_o obscure_a cloud_n of_o base_a action_n but_o most_o especial_o the_o noble_a sort_n &_o such_o as_o have_v be_v exalt_v to_o the_o high_a dignity_n whether_o by_o letter_n or_o arm_n for_o honour_n exact_v the_o performance_n of_o duty_n so_o much_o the_o more_o severe_o in_o those_o by_o how_o much_o their_o worth_n and_o dignity_n have_v more_o distinguish_v they_o from_o the_o vulgar_a therefore_o it_o be_v that_o the_o golden_a merchant_n be_v not_o so_o much_o honour_v as_o the_o simple_a soldier_n for_o the_o one_o heap_v uppe_o a_o mountain_n of_o treasure_n respect_v only_o his_o own_o enrich_n the_o other_o practise_v but_o few_o mean_n and_o those_o also_o as_o instrument_n of_o honour_n and_o the_o only_a end_n of_o all_o his_o parsimony_n be_v whole_o refer_v unto_o the_o acquist_n of_o glory_n and_o then_o if_o natural_a duty_n have_v oblige_v all_o sort_n of_o man_n to_o do_v their_o best_a endeavour_n in_o their_o several_a vocation_n to_o accomplish_v something_o that_o may_v be_v profitable_a to_o the_o public_a good_a it_o stand_v with_o great_a reason_n that_o she_o shall_v oblige_v those_o which_o be_v the_o bright_a lamp_n and_o glorious_a star_n of_o honour_n either_o by_o place_n or_o parentage_n to_o the_o end_n that_o they_o may_v enlighten_v the_o mean_a action_n of_o other_o man_n by_o the_o shine_a lustre_n of_o their_o example_n which_o they_o can_v never_o do_v but_o by_o clear_v first_o their_o own_o heart_n from_o filthy_a covetousness_n forasmuch_o as_o that_o be_v the_o principal_a cause_n which_o make_v man_n forgetful_a of_o those_o thing_n which_o appertain_v to_o the_o purchase_n of_o honour_n whole_o addict_v their_o mind_n to_o riches_n and_o suffer_v they_o to_o think_v on_o nothing_o save_v that_o alone_a which_o serve_v for_o increase_v of_o their_o revenue_n whereon_o be_v whole_o bend_v they_o oft_o time_n practise_v base_a and_o ignoble_a action_n which_o in_o fine_a procure_v their_o miserable_a ruin_n against_o those_o that_o be_v of_o their_o own_o profession_n wherefore_o it_o be_v very_o expedient_a for_o he_o that_o desire_v earnest_o to_o embrace_v virtue_n to_o propose_v she_o always_o before_o his_o eye_n as_o the_o only_a object_n whereat_o he_o aim_v and_o not_o to_o esteem_v of_o any_o profit_n save_v only_o that_o which_o be_v attain_v unto_o by_o her_o accord_n for_o how-soev_a the_o imposturous_a hypocrite_n and_o dissemble_a wretch_n seem_v more_o fair_a in_o his_o affair_n according_a to_o the_o censure_n of_o the_o world_n than_o the_o plain_a honest_a and_o open_a heart_a man_n yet_o certain_o it_o be_v better_a to_o be_v unrespected_a with_o the_o last_o then_o with_o the_o first_o to_o be_v in_o great_a esteem_n for_o the_o end_n of_o such_o be_v always_o miserable_a and_o therefore_o they_o that_o seek_v after_o nothing_o but_o their_o own_o private_a gain_n be_v miserable_o delude_v because_o whatsoever_o their_o greedy_a mind_n induce_v they_o to_o follow_v be_v false_a riches_n &_o counterfeit_a treasure_n for_o true_a riches_n be_v not_o gain_v but_o by_o the_o performance_n of_o our_o duty_n ground_v on_o virtue_n which_o be_v nought_o else_o but_o the_o practice_n of_o do_v well_o to_o all_o not_o in_o regard_n of_o gain_n or_o hope_v of_o recompense_n but_o only_o in_o respect_n of_o virtue_n itself_o which_o be_v &_o aught_o to_o be_v the_o sole_a profit_n of_o a_o honest_a man_n she_o it_o be_v that_o make_v all_o thing_n profitable_a and_o he_o that_o take_v care_n to_o perform_v his_o duty_n be_v never_o guerdor_n less_o for_o the_o observance_n thereof_o be_v well_o employ_v procure_v we_o esteem_v &_o credit_n among_o man_n credit_n prefer_v we_o to_o the_o dignity_n of_o some_o high_a place_n wherein_o be_v gain_v orderly_o and_o quiet_a riches_n which_o be_v to_o be_v account_v of_o far_o more_o than_o great_a abundance_n mischievous_o get_v it_o be_v a_o worthy_a cement_n that_o firm_o unit_v honest_a and_o profitable_a for_o if_o they_o be_v disjoin_v utility_n be_v nothing_o but_o delude_a cozenage_n and_o ouerreach_v a_o irreligious_a policy_n which_o severe_o bind_v the_o trembling-guilty_a conscience_n to_o answer_v for_o the_o same_o it_o behoove_v therefore_o every_o particular_a man_n to_o be_v as_o well_o in_o art_n as_o industry_n constant_o resolve_v and_o resolute_o confirm_v in_o three_o especial_a point_n before_o the_o achievement_n or_o execution_n of_o any_o action_n the_o first_o be_v that_o his_o enterprise_n be_v just_a the_o second_o be_v that_o the_o mean_n which_o he_o practise_v by_o for_o the_o attainment_n thereof_o be_v lawful_a the_o last_o be_v that_o he_o surpass_v not_o the_o bound_n of_o his_o own_o vocation_n be_v it_o either_o public_a or_o particular_a but_o always_o contain_v himself_o within_o its_o limit_n and_o do_v his_o best_a for_o the_o common_a good_a for_o than_o this_o there_o be_v nothing_o more_o agreeable_a unto_o god_n nor_o more_o beseem_v a_o honest_a man_n let_v we_o then_o learn_v our_o devoir_fw-fr towards_o man_n to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v render_v thanks_o unto_o god_n for_o all_o first_o for_o the_o good_a which_o he_o have_v give_v we_o next_o for_o the_o good_a which_o we_o have_v have_v to_o make_v it_o true_o profitable_a &_o for_o the_o prosperous_a success_n thereof_o and_o last_o for_o the_o reward_n which_o we_o be_v sure_a to_o obtain_v i_o mean_v the_o beatitude_n &_o felicity_n which_o be_v the_o true_a ground_n of_o perfect_a goodness_n we_o have_v former_o declare_v what_o be_v virtue_n effect_n in_o man_n make_v he_o to_o love_n and_o follow_v she_o beside_o the_o recompense_n which_o she_o have_v in_o herself_o &_o of_o her_o own_o nature_n and_o because_o recompense_n have_v a_o very_a great_a power_n over_o we_o and_o be_v able_a to_o cause_v we_o to_o affect_v thing_n a_o great_a deal_n the_o more_o virtue_n will_v never_o be_v without_o the_o same_o now_o by_o how_o much_o the_o more_o her_o excellency_n surmount_v the_o worth_n of_o other_o thing_n so_o much_o the_o rich_a and_o more_o precious_a be_v the_o salarye_n which_o she_o present_v to_o virtuous_a man_n these_o be_v honour_n &_o pleasure_n a_o double_a good_a without_o which_o she_o never_o march_v whereof_o now_o follow_v we_o make_v description_n the_o description_n of_o true_a honour_n and_o how_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v acquire_v chap._n viii_o all_o our_o action_n whatsoever_o do_v usual_o tend_v towards_o perfection_n we_o desire_v she_o for_o her_o own_o sake_n be_v not_o able_a to_o be_v content_v without_o she_o imperfection_n be_v the_o mother_n of_o displeasure_n and_o nurse_n of_o discontent_n for_o which_o cause_n as_o many_o as_o have_v treat_v of_o beatitude_n affirm_v that_o we_o ought_v if_o we_o wish_v for_o true_a content_n true_a felicity_n to_o desire_v perfection_n for_o none_o can_v be_v say_v to_o be_v true_o happy_a but_o such_o as_o have_v attain_v unto_o the_o perfect_a accomplishment_n of_o the_o same_o her_o supportance_n have_v no_o reference_n to_o the_o good_n honour_n and_o pleasure_n of_o the_o body_n because_o perfection_n be_v not_o find_v in_o they_o be_v frail_a inconstant_a momentary_a and_o liable_a to_o decay_v through_o time_n tyranny_n we_o ought_v therefore_o to_o seek_v after_o wisdom_n and_o embrace_v the_o virtue_n of_o the_o soul_n who_o condition_n be_v permanent_a and_o estate_n eternal_a they_o scorn_v the_o violence_n of_o alteration_n who_o constancy_n also_o be_v never_o move_v with_o the_o batter_a storm_n of_o angry_a fortune_n so_o than_o if_o all_o thing_n labour_v for_o perfection_n and_o desire_v that_o which_o be_v good_a &_o agreeable_a unto_o they_o it_o stand_v with_o great_a reason_n that_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n shall_v covet_v that_o which_o be_v not_o only_o appertinent_a but_o wondrous_a necessary_a the_o soul_n then_o be_v a_o immortal_a essence_n it_o be_v clear_a that_o it_o ought_v not_o to_o appropriate_v such_o thing_n unto_o itself_o as_o be_v frail_a and_o full_a of_o change_n but_o ought_v rather_o to_o be_v rich_o adorn_v and_o glorify_v by_o such_o as_o be_v permanent_a and_o proper_a only_o to_o its_o own_o nature_n among_o all_o the_o good_n and_o treasure_n of_o the_o soul_n the_o acquisition_n of_o the_o honour_n which_o proceed_v from_o virtuous_a action_n whether_o civil_a
or_o military_a challenge_v the_o high_a place_n forasmuch_o as_o the_o pleasure_n &_o glory_n which_o accompany_v the_o same_o be_v full_o accomplish_v with_o absolute_a perfection_n but_o because_o the_o way_n of_o virtue_n through_o the_o which_o such_o as_o will_v attain_v unto_o perfection_n be_v to_o pass_v be_v near_o adjoin_v unto_o that_o of_o vice_n into_o the_o which_o poor_a mortal_a wight_n be_v miserable_o deceive_v &_o gull_v do_v easy_o slide_v since_o in_o very_a many_o thing_n there_o be_v a_o great_a resemblance_n betwixt_o virtue_n &_o vice_n so_o that_o be_v not_o we_o direct_v by_o the_o infallible_a guidance_n &_o safe-conduct_n of_o reason_n &_o lively_o rouse_v out_o of_o dull_a neglect_n by_o the_o help_n &_o assistance_n of_o virtue_n herself_o we_o shall_v too_o too_o often_o take_v false_a counterfeit_a honour_n in_o flee_v of_o that_o which_o be_v true_a and_o perfect_a indeed_o we_o ought_v therefore_o to_o take_v a_o especial_a care_n that_o our_o slight_a regard_n in_o the_o election_n cause_v we_o not_o to_o err_v in_o the_o choice_n thereof_o for_o true_a honour_n be_v never_o achieve_v but_o by_o virtue_n and_o performance_n of_o duty_n which_o be_v as_o it_o be_v its_o legitimate_a and_o natural_a parent_n without_o the_o which_o honour_n can_v no_o more_o be_v than_o heat_n without_o fire_n or_o the_o shadow_n without_o the_o body_n for_o otherwise_o it_o will_v be_v nothing_o else_o but_o as_o a_o fantasy_n of_o honour_n or_o a_o bubble_n of_o vain_a glory_n which_o be_v oftentimes_o engender_v in_o the_o vain_a and_o delude_a imagination_n of_o the_o distemper_a brain_n of_o he_o which_o live_v for_o the_o world_n only_o without_o have_v any_o respect_n at_o all_o unto_o the_o principal_a end_n of_o his_o be_v here_o and_o which_o never_o attain_v unto_o so_o much_o knowledge_n as_o to_o be_v able_a to_o discern_v what_o true_a honour_n be_v much_o less_o to_o know_v how_o it_o may_v and_o aught_o to_o be_v achieve_v 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