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A short and private discourse between Mr. Bolton and one M.S. concerning usury. PublishedA short and priuate discourse betweene Mr. Bolton and one M.S. concerning vsury. Published
A short and private discourse between Mr. Bolton and one M.S. concerning usury. Published by E.B. by Mr. Bolton's own copyA short and priuate discourse betweene Mr. Bolton and one M.S. concerning vsury. Published by E.B. by Mr. Boltons owne coppy
London: printed by George Miller, 1637
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.
Thirdly, But thou forbearest thy money to thy hinderance. Lay aside usurious pretences. Canst Thou not indeed without thine hinderance forbear thy money? Consider then the state of Him that is to borrow.
Thirdly, But thou forbearest thy money to thy hinderance. Lay aside usurious pretences. Canst Thou not indeed without thine hinderance forbeare thy money? Consider then the state of Him that is to borrow.
1. Is He a prodigal, or riotous person? feed not His sensual humour and vanity.
1. Is He a prodigall, or riotous person? feed not His sensuall humour and vanity.
2. Is He a covetous dealer in the world, that seeks to compass great matters; and to be an engrosser, or forestaller of commodities to the prejudice of the Common-wealth? Make not thy self accessary to His covetous practises: To such, thou oughtest not to lend.
2. Is He a covetous dealer in the world, that seekes to compasse great matters; and to be an engrosser, or forestaller of commodities to the prejudice of the Common-wealth? Make not thy selfe accessary to His covetous practises: To such, thou oughtest not to lend.