P. 73, line 26. Not without cause do we see in boys those sparks, as it were, of virtues which I have mentioned, from which the reason of a philosopher ought to be kindled, that, following her guidance as God's, he may come to the perfection of nature. 74, | * 75, 76, 77, 27. The first-sighted mind. 32. Man's by his pleasure drawn. 15. O boys, 'tis wrong the tender nests to pluck, Their tongues will loosen, and the woods resound. 41. Tell us what thou thinkest. 7. A smooth chin reminds us of puerile simplicity and innocence. 10. An admonition to boys. 11. The new children of the church, who, through 4. The beardless youth, at length his keeper gone, 11. Proving his youth. 17. Here Phaëton lies, his father's charioteer: 28. Plunge head and body: thus wash off the crime. 9. From little boys. 11. And there is no longer anything but maidens, children, and boy-rabble. last 2. Which most beauteous is in wealth, Most beauteous too in poverty. 79, 20. Beautiful sandals. 34. Of him such are the feet, and such the hands. 80, 11. Cetainly bare feet are more manly than shod. 18. Let all walk barefooted. 43. And there was instead of a most sweet odour a stench. 5. A youth no worse stored with money than with hair. 8. Let it not be affected, but natural, simple, and neglected, rather than curious. 4. Moist mouth, dry foot. 33. Mincingly. 38. Dress a stick, and it will look like a baron. 37. To dine by heart. 85, 10. He seemed to be equal to the lowest. P. 86, line 21. There is when not to think too much is sweet. 25. It was that ancient manor nigh Where in childhood was display'd 27. Of childish devotion in Christ's young novices. tokens. 27. Gentleness becomes the youthful, 38. 89, 3. And the older should be ruthful: Ev'ry virtue suits its age. Each of us, then, ought to be fearless and yet I afterwards proceeded full of shame ; For quickly do young people count'nance lose Betray'd itself, and shone among the foremost 9. On but to you, bards, for so great a boon, 22. And now of equal age with thee would bloom. 15. Too young am I to bear this burden great : flesh. 36. To me thy Child divine, Mother most pure! 35. And that the children will be blest if they hear king. 16. Angelizing young man. 17. Of the satanizing young man. 27. Men of short duration are. 1 P. 96, line 29. Short-lived lily. 97, 5. The too-fast fleeting hours with scorn rejecting, God he adoreth. now was come a third Age, which two-way'd they call, for life divides Here into double ways. 20. That the mind, neither stiff nor proud, may so be kind and harmless as not to be incautious; so lowly as not to be feeble; and may so unite wholesome temperance with the moderation of wisdom, as both to imitate the simplicity of children and take to itself the fortitude of combatants. P. 98, line 34. 99, 6. CHAPTER IV. THE ROAD OF THE FAMILY. That not even the kingdom of earth is taken away 37. Nor with the males Their lot have cast, Dishon'ring women's cause. 13. Or her thou'lt find sitting with mother sweet, 16. Son of the pious tears of St. Monica, pray for us. What woman wills is writ in heav'n. 30. How many wise things ev'n from females are ! I now must go, I see full well, 102, 40. Nevertheless not as I will, but as Thou wilt. last line. Here is laid the most excellent and most powerful princess, the Lady Margaret of Bavaria, Duchess of Lotharingia, who died on the 27th of August, 1434. 37. A lioness,- 6. For the good modest women among whom you will repair; the good examples you will take from them, as well by their deeds as by their doctrine; the good old priests, sage and prudent, to whom you will confess; and the natural good sense God has given you,-will attract you and give the rest. 12. After the example of the Mother of God, who 14. After the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary. 38. The Panegyrics and Lives of Queens, Princesses, fathers'. 105, 2. Contemplation on the Nativity and Passion of Jesus Christ. 3. The Castle of the Holy Ghost. P. 105, line 4. The Traveller. 106, وو 32. Where the nymphs Weave robes sea-purple-dyed, wondrous to see. 1. Robes, women's work. 3. to them Minerva gave Skill in most beauteous works, and noble minds. 14. And in household-affairs most skilled. 24. That you should have care of your housekeeping, diligence and perseverance, and regard for labour: take pains to have pleasure in it,—that you may have some little acquaintance with tillage and gardening, that you may know how to choose grooms, porters, helps, or other strong people to do hard needs, and also labourers, shoemakers, bakers, pastrycooks, and chambermaids, to grind corn, tie gowns, command your people to look to the sheep and horses; to keep and clear wines; that you, as sovereign ruler of your hostel, should know how to order dinners and suppers, to understand butchers' and poulterers' matters, and have skill in spices;... that you should know how to devise and make all manner of potages, ragouts, sauces, and all other viands; item for the sick. 40. And did not ever care for rhymes nor verses. 108, 24. Who with her goodness me did bless, Who was my lady-almon'ress, Who ever did sustain God's poor, 38. A smiling look A pleasant speech govern'd by modesty, Goodness, and honour, with gentility. "Tis heav'n to be by her accompanied, She pleases all, to none does any ill, Who sees her most doth most desire her still. With these great goods is the dame garnished :— "Tis like a dream of her to think. 8. Without or pride, or envy's sting, Simple and courteous, staid and sage, Of all the love and friendship sweet |