A good master well served. A brief discourse on the necessary properties & practices…

There was once a Noted Master troubled with a Leprosy; it was Na•man; and the Addresses of his Discreet Servants, helped him to the Cure of his Leprosy. It may be, thy Master has a Vice like some Leprosy cleaving unto him; and is it not possible for thee now handsomely and modestly to come unto him; and say, Sir, I pray, that you would give me Leave to do the part of a true Servant in this one thing; I perceive your Prosperity is very much Endangered, by some Temptations, whereof it would be well, if you were more aware. If I knew of any one intending to Kill you, or to Rob you, unto do you any manner of Hurt, I were a wicked Wretch, if I did not presently inform you of it. Sir, I do now know of something that intends and threatens more mischief to you than I can Express. You know Sir, What the Word of God speaks, about the Families that call not on His Name; you know Sir, What the Word of God speaks about those that sit with vain persons; you know 'tis said, Swear not at all; and 'tis said, Be not Drunk with Wine, wherein is Excess. You'll Excuse my Freedom with you, Sir, and Believe that I desire nothing in ⟨p. 48⟩this World, more than your Prosperity. Speak thus into him; and if you can't Speak it, then Write […] If thy Master, be not a Monster, he I thank •hee for such a Representation: and, What knowest •hou, O Servant, but thou mayst Save thy Master? However, be sure to carry thy Master in the Arms of thy Prayers unto the Lord, for His Blessing; Do this every Day that comes over •hy Head, as long as thou Livest with him.

There was once a Noted Master troubled with a Leprosie; it was Na•man; and the Addresses of his Discreet Servants, helped him to the Cure of his Leprosy. It may be, thy Master has a Vice like some Leprosie cleaving unto him; and is it not possible for thee now handsomely and modestly to come unto him; and say, Syr, I pray, that you would give me Leave to do the part of a true Servant in this one thing; I perceive your Prosperity is very much Endangered, by some Temptations, whereof it would be well, if you were more aware. If I knew of any one intending to Kill you, or to Rob you, unto do you any manner of Hurt, I were a wicked Wretch, if I did not presently inform you of it. Syr, I do now know of something that intends and threatens more mischief to you than I can Express. You know Syr, What the Word of God soeaks, about the Families that call not on His Name; you know Syr, What the Word of God speaks about those that sit with vain persons; you know 'tis said, Swear not at all; and 'tis said, Be not Drunk with Wine, wherein is Excess. You'l Excuse my Freedome with you, Syr, and Believe that I desire nothing in