The Cardinal Virtues.

Prudence . The first whereof is a looking glasse of Christall in a field of greene , -which signifieth prudence . Salomon saieth , the f eare of God is the beginning of prudence . Prudence searcheth all thinges , and tryeth foorth trueth . See takeih councell of thinges that she purposeth to bring to a good end , calling to minde thinges past , deliberately pondering therein with thinges present , that shee may the rather preuent the daunger of thinges to come , Prudence discerneth good from euill , and vertue from vice .

Iustice . The second is a paire of ballance of Siluer , in a fielde blewe , which signifyeth , Iustice , who aswell vpholdeth the dignitie of euerie estate , as also the comon wealth , and yeldeth to euerie one his due , and telleth what to do , and and what to leaue undone . Iustice giueth reward after merite , as to the benefactour mede , and to the transgressor punishment . Iustice sustaineth the weak , and maketh a perfit pathway between thine and mine , in which sort Dauid executed righteousnes and Iustice .

Fortitude . * The third , is a piller of Porphier in a golde field , which signifieth Fortitude , who groundeth vpon beliefe , & hath a bold spirit inuincible . He passeth not to spend blond , life & good . Fortitude is magnificence , with a ioyfull cleare courage administring thinges laudable , with confidence to holde strongly his entenfc , and by tolleration to ^ suffer all manner griefes , and . yet keepeth his minde -without alteration . Fortitude is . Perseuerance , to maintain al iust quarrels , he fleeth to none but to God , saying he is my fortitude .

1 Temperance . The fourth is a Iugge and cuppe of Ruby rock , in a field siluer which signifyeth temperance , who ruleth himselfe by discretion , against the violent mouings of courage in things-vnlawful , & causeth all things to proceed in order and degree . He qualifieth manners to comlines , ancl discerneth causes of equal regiment , Keeping alwaies the meane , And , as Salomon saieth , he is discreet , that hath temperance in talke . Ancl so silence attempereth speech , Temperance is the meane to ioine the bodie and soule by abstinence and sobernes , and causeth the bodie to despise the world , and desire heauen .

Maidenhood.

MAIDENHOOD .

BY J . TATLOW . AH ! maiden fair , th' ascending sun Of life , as roll the golden years , Illumines broader realms of thought , And larger hopes , and deeper fears . And as thou stand ' st upon the marge

Of grave and tender maidenhood , New spheres before thee brightly loom , 'Midst shadows scarcely understood . Fear not the shadows ; they- are such As melt before the warmth of youth : Strong and invincible thou art , Whilst robed with Purity and Truth .