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The Christian disputations, by Master Peter Viret. Divided into three parts, dialogue wiseThe Christian disputations, by Master Peter Viret. Deuided into three partes, dialogue wise
The Christian disputations, by Master Peter Viret. Divided into three parts, dialogue wise: set out with such grace, that it cannot be, but that a man shall take great pleasure in the reading thereof. Translated out of French into English, by John Brooke of AsheThe Christian disputations, by Master Peter Viret. Deuided into three partes, dialogue wise: set out with such grace, that it cannot be, but that a man shall take greate pleasure in the reading thereoff. Translated out of French into English, by Iohn Brooke of Ashe
London: printed by Thomas East, 1579
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Eusebius. For as much as Thomas hath reserved for himself one part of this day for to make his Narration, and of his own accord hath granted unto me the greatest part, therefore it is good reason that he do begin first. Wherefore I give him the choice, whether he will go before or behind.
EVsebius. For as much as Thomas hath reserued for himselfe one part of this day for to make his Narration, and of hys owne accord hath graunted vnto mée the greatest parte, therefore it is good reason that hée do begin first. Wherfore I giue him the choice, whether he will go before or behinde.
Hillarius. I desire for my part, that Thomas do rehearse first the cause of his enterprise and voyage. For I do much desire to hear it and understand it.
Hillarius. I desire for my part, that Thomas doe rehearse first the cause of his enterprise and voyage. For I doe much desire to heare it and vnderstand it.
Thomas. Thou oughtest not to be much desirous of it. For thou canst not hear of me any thing which is much worth. Wherefore I am well content to hold my peace, if you will. For I fear greatly that after that you have heard me, you will mock me, chiefly Hillarius, who is so expert in that occupation. I believe that it is the chiefest cause, wherefore he so greatly desireth to hear my words. Wherefore I think it best Eusebius, that thou do proceed-forward and prosecute thy intent. For the matters that you have to entreat off, are better then those which you can hear of me: And in hearing you, I may profit, but in speaking, I can but spend the time, the which you will employ and best nine to a better end. And therefore begin, and after if there be any spare time, I will see what I shall do.