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LIFE OF SIR WILLIAM PETTY
chap. viii

8. Shee shan't; for £100 a time.

9. The Vessell that opposes her shall doe the same; for £100.

10. The sharpnesse of Angles, & Slownesse of Vibrations being of dificult decision at Sea in foul weather, it is offered for greater certainty, that another Vessell shall ride with her at Sea in a Storme of wind, when the first of them that breaks loose or cutts, shall loose £100.

11. Another Vessell of the same length and breadth shall have and doe as much for £100.

12. Shee shan't; for £500.

13. Shee shan't; for £200.

14. A vessell of ye like or better performance shall bee built for lesse than shee, even after the first Experiment; for £100.

15. A Vessell of like Burthen shall saile in the Sea with fewer hands, for £100.

Note.— That upon condition Sr William Petty will personally be on board his Vessell (as wee will on ours) at the proofs of the 4th, 5, 8, 10 & 12th Articles, the wagers upon each of those Articles shall bee double.

S. Pepys; A. Deane.

York Buildings: 6 Decr 1684.