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From other's labours; forth he strive
To killen bad, keep good alive;
And, to fulfil his prince' desire
Sends word of all that haps in Tyre:
How Thaliard came full bent with sin,
And hid intent, to murder him;
And that in Tharsus was not best
Longer for him to make his rest:
He knowing so put forth to seas,
Where when men been, there's seldom ease."Ib.


Note 56.Page 246.

"2 Fish. Ay, but hark you, my friend; 'twas we that made up this garment through the rough seams of the waters: there are certain condolements, certain vails. I hope, sir, if you thrive, you'll remember from whence you had it."Ib.


Note 57.Page 246.

The custom of anointing the body after bathing is a well-known eastern practice; but the nudity of the boy running through the streets with a proclamation, I do not exactly understand.