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any drops falling, are, in such a company, as there
is steam and heat, things of great pleasure and
refreshment. Double masques, one of men, another of
ladies, addeth state and variety. But all is nothing,
except the room be kept clear and neat.

For justs, and tourneys, and barriers, the glories
of them are chiefly in the chariots wherein the chal¬
lengers make their entry ; especially if they be drawn
with strange beasts—as lions, bears, camels, and the
like ; or in the devices of their entrance ; or in the
bravery of their liveries ; or in the goodly furniture of
their horses and armour.     But enough of t'he-se toys.
 

XXXVIII.
OF NA TURE IN MEN.

Nature Is often hidden, sometimes overcome, sel¬
dom extinguished. Force maketh nature more
violent in the return ; doctrine and discourse maketh
nature  less importune ; but custom only doth alter