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OF THE LIFE PRESENT.
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APPLICATION.

My beloved, the tyrant is the devil; and Constantine represents that God, to whom the distressed should flee for succour.





TALE XVI.

OF THE LIFE PRESENT, WHICH IS A LIFE OF REMISSION AND GRACE.

King Alexander placed a burning candle in his hall, and sent heralds through the whole kingdom, who made the following proclamation. "If there be any under forfeiture to the king, and he will come boldly into his