<P_53>

How be it , the worst I liked in him , was for that he boasted , and
said he was a Chirurgian naturalized , and so borne a Chirurgian :
(CLOWES-E2-P2,53.2)

truely I tolde him it was a reason as naked as my naile :
(CLOWES-E2-P2,53.3)

For be it graunted that his Father might bee a good Chirurgian <paren>
as him selfe reported to vs </paren> what is that to the purpose , if
his Sonne be found a counterfeit ? (CLOWES-E2-P2,53.4)

It is a true saying , the best Apple will growe to be a Crab , vnlesse
some good fruite be grafted on the stocke : (CLOWES-E2-P2,53.5)

but indeede I doe know there bee some whose Fathers were good
Chirurgians , and so be their Sonnes likwise , (CLOWES-E2-P2,53.6)

but how commeth it to passe they bee so ? (CLOWES-E2-P2,53.7)

Truely the reason is , they were like vnto their Fathers , men carefull
and painfull in study , and of long experience . (CLOWES-E2-P2,53.8)

But otherwise , for any one to suppose or dreame , y=e= Arte commeth to
a man by succession , because happily his Father was a good Chirurgian
, it is a Paradoxicall opinion , very foolish , absurde and
fantasticall : (CLOWES-E2-P2,53.9)

Other the like speeches hee had to this ende and purpose ,
(CLOWES-E2-P2,53.10)

and thus we ended , (CLOWES-E2-P2,53.11)

and so I took my leaue , (CLOWES-E2-P2,53.12)

and left them altogether . (CLOWES-E2-P2,53.13)

After I was gone , they fell out with great and vnseemly wordes :
whereupon the Gentleman caused his men to set his Phisitian downe in a
Chaire , (CLOWES-E2-P2,53.14)

and then with a payre of Taylors sheeres , <P_54> one of his men played
<font> Barba tonsoris </font> , (CLOWES-E2-P2,54.15)

and so did Cutte off his faire beared , (CLOWES-E2-P2,54.16)

and shore of the hayre of his head very vnseemly , being a man of his
peeres , (CLOWES-E2-P2,54.17)

and so put him out of doores , without any consideration for his paines
and Medicines hee had bestowed vpon him : (CLOWES-E2-P2,54.18)

but what became of him afterward I haue not heard .
(CLOWES-E2-P2,54.19)

Then he sent to <font> D. Simonds </font> againe , (CLOWES-E2-P2,54.20)

& tolde him how his new come Phisitia~ & Chirur: had abused him &
desired him of all friendship to help him presently to some cunning
Chirurgian , to cure him foorthwith if it were possible , & that with
speed : (CLOWES-E2-P2,54.21)

After some talke , the Doctor remembred him selfe ,
(CLOWES-E2-P2,54.22)

and tolde him he would send him a neighbour of his , one Ma. <font>
Story </font> , a Chyrurgian of S. Bartholmewes Hospitall , & a man
<paren> said he </paren> wel experienced in his Arte .
(CLOWES-E2-P2,54.23)

After he was come home to his house , he did conuerse with his
neyghbour M. <font> Story </font> , (CLOWES-E2-P2,54.24)

& tolde him what maner of hasty man the Gent. was :
(CLOWES-E2-P2,54.25)

therfore he willed him , saying , before you meddle with him make your
bargaine wisely now he is in paine , (CLOWES-E2-P2,54.26)

for hee is but a bad pay-master , (CLOWES-E2-P2,54.27)

and therefore follow this rule . <font> Accipe dum dolet , cum sanus
soluere nolet . </font> (CLOWES-E2-P2,54.28)

As cunning as Master <font> Storye </font> thought to haue been , hee
could not get one penny out of his purse , not in sixe daies after hee
vndertooke to cure him , vntill Master <font> Story </font> was going
away , and said , sir I $can $not {TEXT:cannot} goe to the market with
wordes , (CLOWES-E2-P2,54.29)

but the Gentleman would not heare on that side . (CLOWES-E2-P2,54.30)

Then the Doctor went with Master <font> Story </font> ,
(CLOWES-E2-P2,54.31)

and tolde the Gentleman : <font> Sir if you ride your horse all day ,
and giue him no meate at night , and so againe all the next day , you
may bee sure you are like to goe a foote the third day . </font>
(CLOWES-E2-P2,54.32)

Indeede I remember a pretty saying of one , whose wordes in effect were
these : (CLOWES-E2-P2,54.33)

<font> When a Phisitian or a Chyrurgian commeth to a man that lyeth
sicke , and is in daunger of death , yet by his iudgement and skill ,
promiseth with <P_55> Gods helpe , to cure him of his griefes and
Maladyes : then the sicke Patient greatly reioyceth ,
(CLOWES-E2-P2,55.34)

& presently commpareth him to a God : (CLOWES-E2-P2,55.35)

But after , being somewhat recouered and perceiueth good amendment ,
then he doth say , hee is but an Angell , & not a God :
(CLOWES-E2-P2,55.36)

Againe , after hee doth walke abroad and falleth to his meate , truely
he is then accompted no better than a man : (CLOWES-E2-P2,55.37)

in the end when he happily commeth for his money for the curing of his
grieuous sicknes , he now reporteth him to be a deuill ,
(CLOWES-E2-P2,55.38)

& so shut the doore ; (CLOWES-E2-P2,55.39)

Non est inuentus ; (CLOWES-E2-P2,55.40)

come when I send for you . </font> (CLOWES-E2-P2,55.41)

To conclude , & now I come againe to speake of Ma. <font> Story </font>
, after hee had been comming and going , twice a day for eyght daies
space , hee gaue him certaine money , w=t= a world of faire promises ,
so far foorth as he would perfect his cure at his house in the countrie
: (CLOWES-E2-P2,55.42)

But according to the old saying in Latin , <font> Mel in ore verba
lactis fel in corda fraus in factis </font> , as by the sequell shall
appeare . (CLOWES-E2-P2,55.43)

At much intreatie hee consented , (CLOWES-E2-P2,55.44)

and went downe to his house in the Countrey : (CLOWES-E2-P2,55.45)

when hee came vnto the Gentlemans house with him , hee tolde Master
<font> Storie </font> saying : I haue a Store-house of diseases and
impedimentes in my body , (CLOWES-E2-P2,55.46)

and so I haue not ledde a Saintes life : (CLOWES-E2-P2,55.47)

as hee confessed very strange and far from all good , to this ende
<paren> he sayd hee spake it </paren> whereby hee might bee the better
instructed to make his cure the more certayne : (CLOWES-E2-P2,55.48)

When hee tolde the Gentleman hee would be loath to begin a thing when
the ende is doubtfull and daungerous , and vnto him before altogether
vnknowne : And therefore desired him to send for some skilfull
Phisitian or Chirurgian , for further counsaile to his good . Then he
did sweare & stare , that he did not bring him downe to expostulate and
make Lectures vnto him , (CLOWES-E2-P2,55.49)

but he said he did vnderstand by M. D. <font> Simondes </font> , that
he was able to performe greater cures then his was , without the
counsel of any <P_56> other , (CLOWES-E2-P2,56.50)

and tolde Master <font> Story </font> he would not depart aliue out of
his house , if hee did not perfectly cure him . (CLOWES-E2-P2,56.51)

I trust <paren> sayd Master <font> Story </font> </paren> that you will
not <paren> what soeuer you say </paren> commit so foule a fault in
your owne house , whereby may follow vnto you such dishonour :
(CLOWES-E2-P2,56.52)

Howbeit , Master <font> Story </font> was greatly troubled in minde ,
(CLOWES-E2-P2,56.53)

and seeing no remedy , he endeuoured himselfe with great care and
industry , to attempt the said Cure , according to the Gentlemans owne
request , which was with the Unction : (CLOWES-E2-P2,56.54)

but first he prepared and afterwards purged his body ,
(CLOWES-E2-P2,56.55)

and opened a vaine , (CLOWES-E2-P2,56.56)

and after very discreetly hee did administer the Unction at seuerall
times , vntill hee did see and perceiue it had wrought sufficiently ,
and to Master <font> Stories </font> owne good liking ,
(CLOWES-E2-P2,56.57)

and so meant to haue ceased . (CLOWES-E2-P2,56.58)

But this monster in humanity <paren> contrary to all Arte and reason
</paren> compelled Master <font> Storie </font> to administer the
Unction once againe , saying his body was strong enough to endure it .
(CLOWES-E2-P2,56.59)

Howbeit , within three dayes after , he did begin to sing a new song ,
(CLOWES-E2-P2,56.60)

for strange and vnexpected accidents immediately did follow :
(CLOWES-E2-P2,56.61)

A great and an inordinate Fluxe of vicious and corrupt humours passed
out of his mouth , with much acrimony , burning heate and sharpnes , by
reason of the putrifaction of his gummes , with an horrible stinking
sauour and a Feuer accompanying the same : (CLOWES-E2-P2,56.62)

Then he and all his people about him , were in great doubt of his
recouery , saying to Master <font> Story </font> , my griefe <paren> I
fear me </paren> will prooue insauable and deadly .
(CLOWES-E2-P2,56.63)

Master <font> Story </font> said he hoped not so , (CLOWES-E2-P2,56.64)

for you may thanke your self of this extremitie : (CLOWES-E2-P2,56.65)

Then secretly <paren> doubting he should dye </paren> he sent an olde
trustie seruant of his to <font> London </font> in all poste haste for
me , with a Letter subscribed by a wrong name , (CLOWES-E2-P2,56.66)

and by his man Angels . (CLOWES-E2-P2,56.67)

After I had perused his letter , and vnderstood what a bad case he was
, I prepared all things necessary , (CLOWES-E2-P2,56.68)

and so with all expedition ridde <P_57> poast away with his guide .
(CLOWES-E2-P2,57.69)

But when I came into his house where he lay , I did not knowe him , his
disease had so altered the naturall shape of his face :
(CLOWES-E2-P2,57.70)

at last he reuealed him selfe vnto me , (CLOWES-E2-P2,57.71)

and said , Master <font> Clowes </font> , I haue sent for you , hoping
you wil saue my life , (CLOWES-E2-P2,57.72)

I haue beene abused by counterfeit bungling botchers ,
(CLOWES-E2-P2,57.73)

for one told me I had the K. Euill , and an other , I haue the Fr. P.
(CLOWES-E2-P2,57.74)

but what soeuer it is , I pray you bend your endeauour and diligence ,
that with al conuenient speed I may be brought to my former health ,
which I know <paren> sayd he </paren> resteth in the skill of a good
Chirurgian . (CLOWES-E2-P2,57.75)

After I vnderstood what hee was , I repented mee of my comming ,
(CLOWES-E2-P2,57.76)

& wisht my selfe at <font> London </font> againe , & his Angels in his
belly . (CLOWES-E2-P2,57.77)

To proceede , I tolde him hee was not without danger , & therfore I
could not make any warrant of his cure , but the best I could do he
shoulde be sure of : (CLOWES-E2-P2,57.78)

then this cankred chuffe looked on me like one that had lately come out
of the deuils slaughter-house , (CLOWES-E2-P2,57.79)

& said : if he dyed vnder my care , there were in his house , that
should take accompt of me before I went . (CLOWES-E2-P2,57.80)

Then I tolde him , if he or any of his durst touch or abuse one haire
of my head , it would bee deerely answered . (CLOWES-E2-P2,57.81)

But before I proceed any farther , you shal vnderstand , I was informed
by one of the Gentlemans men that M. <font> Story </font> was kept in
obscurity <paren> & as it were in a close prison . </paren>
(CLOWES-E2-P2,57.82)

So vpo~ a sodaine , about a clock at night , this Gentle. sent a swash
buckler of his own training vp , who was vnto him <paren> as it were
</paren> the very light of his eyes , & one that serued him in a nu~ber
of bad matters : (CLOWES-E2-P2,57.83)

He came to M. <font> Story </font> (CLOWES-E2-P2,57.84)

& caused him to rise out of his bed , (CLOWES-E2-P2,57.85)

and bad him prepare to ride towardes <font> London </font> ,
(CLOWES-E2-P2,57.86)

for hee said he had ordained horses for him selfe , & you M. <font>
Story </font> , &c . (CLOWES-E2-P2,57.87)

I will soone bee ready to attend vpon you , said hee ,
(CLOWES-E2-P2,57.88)

but first <paren> he said </paren> hee would faine haue taken his leaue
of the Gent : (CLOWES-E2-P2,57.89)

but this Royster tolde him it was in vaine , (CLOWES-E2-P2,57.90)

his Master had no <P_58> pleasure in the sight of his person :
(CLOWES-E2-P2,58.91)

So they took horse , (CLOWES-E2-P2,58.92)

& towards <font> London </font> they did ride , vntill they came into a
very great wood farre from any house or towne , (CLOWES-E2-P2,58.93)

and in the midst of the wood hee forced Master <font> Storie </font> to
alight , with many scoffes and scornes , (CLOWES-E2-P2,58.94)

and being very darke , left him to shift for himselfe , where hee
wandred vp and downe all the night , with great feare , sorrow and care
, till it was day , (CLOWES-E2-P2,58.95)

& then in the end he came into <font> London </font> hye way ,
(CLOWES-E2-P2,58.96)

and so being ouer-wearyed , rested himselfe for a space ,
(CLOWES-E2-P2,58.97)

and in the end went to his house in <font> London </font> .
(CLOWES-E2-P2,58.98)

After , when this grislie ghost <paren> his man </paren> came home , in
the morning hee informed his good Master , how he had dealt with Master
<font> Story </font> , whereat <paren> though he being sore and sicklie
</paren> yet hee smiled , and greatly reioyced at this bad action :
which I did heare , & full wel vnderstood though I said litle ,
whatsoeuer I thought , (CLOWES-E2-P2,58.99)

but marke hereafter the end of the Master and the man :
(CLOWES-E2-P2,58.100)

and now I come againe to my owne proceedings , (CLOWES-E2-P2,58.101)

that is . The morning after Ma. <font> Story </font> was gone , I
administred vnto this Gentleman a Glister , made of new Milke , Suger
and Oyle of Almonds , which could in no wise haue been lawfully
prohibited , by reason of the great restriction and torments of his
belly , (CLOWES-E2-P2,58.102)

for hee had not a stoole in fiue dayes before . (CLOWES-E2-P2,58.103)

Now I suppose some vpon a spleane , will obiect against me , and say ,
that I goe <paren> here and in other places of this booke </paren>
beyond my latchet , in the publishing & administring of phisical
remedies , vnto my Patients : (CLOWES-E2-P2,58.104)

but I must craue pardon to answere with fauour to this obiectio~ ,
(CLOWES-E2-P2,58.105)

for be it without offence spoke~ : I say , where the learned Phisitian
is not to be had , be it either by sea or land , far or neer , I wil
the~ vse al honest & lawful meanes , both-3 in Phisicke & Chirurgery ,
to the vttermost of my knowledge and skill , before I wil any way
permit and suffer my Patient to perish for want of all helpe .
(CLOWES-E2-P2,58.106)

Notwithstanding , what <P_59> soeuer is said and spoken to the
contrarie by any malicious aduersary , I assure my selfe , the graue ,
wise and learned will not take offence at these my sayings ,
(CLOWES-E2-P2,59.107)

but passe it ouer with modesty & silence . (CLOWES-E2-P2,59.108)

Secondly , though he were weake , by reason of his extreame sweates ,
paines , and burning heate of his mouth , throate and whole body , for
which cause I did let him bloud on the <font> Caephalica </font> vaine
, on the right arme that was , 4. Ounc. of bloud in the morning , and
3. Ounces of bloud more at foure of the clocke in the after noone the
same day . (CLOWES-E2-P2,59.109)

And thus by intermission of time , I took away 7 Oun. of very corrupt
and impure bloud : (CLOWES-E2-P2,59.110)

this done , I vsed frications , (CLOWES-E2-P2,59.111)

and I set strong cupping glasses vpon his shoulders and hippes ,
(CLOWES-E2-P2,59.112)

and at sundry times I did administer vnto him certaine comfortable
cordials : (CLOWES-E2-P2,59.113)

And then with excellent Gargarismes and Lotions , I brought away many
foule and filthye Askers from his mouth and throate :
(CLOWES-E2-P2,59.114)

thus within the space of sixe dayes , hee did confesse some little ease
and amendment , by these inward and outward medicaments .
(CLOWES-E2-P2,59.115)

And at the full end of 18 daies after following , I made him perfectly
whole , (CLOWES-E2-P2,59.116)

in the meane time hee did cogitate <paren> as it were </paren>
(CLOWES-E2-P2,59.117)

and bethought with himselfe , how cunningly he had dealt with his two
former Chyrurgians , (CLOWES-E2-P2,59.118)

and did greatly reioyce in this sending them away vnsatisfied .
(CLOWES-E2-P2,59.119)

Then I tolde him , it was to Master <font> Storyes </font> great
detriment , & hurt vnto his body , and hindrance to his liuing being a
poore man : (CLOWES-E2-P2,59.120)

but hee would not heare on that side . (CLOWES-E2-P2,59.121)

Notwithstanding , it is a true saying : <font> It is an ill winde that
bloweth no man good </font> ; (CLOWES-E2-P2,59.122)

I meane , happy is hee that commeth in the declination and ending of a
Cure : (CLOWES-E2-P2,59.123)

and so I let him alone with his humours , sith my reasons was not of
force to perswade him : (CLOWES-E2-P2,59.124)

howbeit , in conclusion he vsed me very kindly , (CLOWES-E2-P2,59.125)

& willed me to goe abroad with him , to see his Riuers , wherein were
<P_60> many goodly Trowtes and other fine fishes ,
(CLOWES-E2-P2,60.126)

and after shewed me his mighty high woods , and a number of
Heronshew-nestes : (CLOWES-E2-P2,60.127)

But truely , I tooke as much pleasure at the sight thereof , as Jacke
an Apes doth when he hath a whip at his tayle . (CLOWES-E2-P2,60.128)

After all these sightes , he returned to his house ,
(CLOWES-E2-P2,60.129)

and by the way he said , Master <font> Clowes </font> , I will holde
you no longer with me , (CLOWES-E2-P2,60.130)

but I will send you with my men to <font> London </font> ,
(CLOWES-E2-P2,60.131)

for I must confesse I haue stayed you longer time then I meant to haue
done : (CLOWES-E2-P2,60.132)

and in conclusion , he gaue me pound , (CLOWES-E2-P2,60.133)

and promised mee to rest my assured good friend during his life .
(CLOWES-E2-P2,60.134)

But to conclude , I note his vnfortunate end , whereby it presaged he
was borne vnder some vnluckie Planet or Crosse day .
(CLOWES-E2-P2,60.135)

For within fewe yeeres after , he took occasion to ride abroad , as at
many other times he vsed to doe , (CLOWES-E2-P2,60.136)

but in returning home to his owne house , it was said , he entring into
a Lane , and attempting to open a great gate , sodainly his horse
started aside , (CLOWES-E2-P2,60.137)

and fled away , whereby the Gentleman fell from his horse vnto the
ground , and there sodainly brake his owne necke :
(CLOWES-E2-P2,60.138)

So his horse ran home , (CLOWES-E2-P2,60.139)

and he being left behinde , the seruants went (CLOWES-E2-P2,60.140)

and sought for him , (CLOWES-E2-P2,60.141)

and found him stark dead , and his necke broke : (CLOWES-E2-P2,60.142)

Thus far of the end of the Master , (CLOWES-E2-P2,60.143)

now to the end of his man , which he appointed to be Master <font>
Storeys </font> guide , the onely <font> Phoenix </font> , whom he
deerely loued , but not for his good conditions . (CLOWES-E2-P2,60.144)

Within a yeere after his Ma. came to his vntimely death , <paren> whose
end was onely to God foreknown & prefixed </paren> this swaggering
fellow did sodainly grow into great misery , (CLOWES-E2-P2,60.145)

& so vpon a time hee came to <font> London </font> ,
(CLOWES-E2-P2,60.146)

and there I saw him : (CLOWES-E2-P2,60.147)

presently he craued of mee some releife , (CLOWES-E2-P2,60.148)

for he said , for want of seruice hee was brought into great pouerty .
(CLOWES-E2-P2,60.149)

Indeede I must confesse I had small deuotion vnto him ,
(CLOWES-E2-P2,60.150)

but yet I gaue him some what to be rid of his company :
(CLOWES-E2-P2,60.151)

thus he went his waies , saying he did hope <P_61> it would be better
or worse with him shortly . (CLOWES-E2-P2,61.152)

Indeed it was reported that not long after , he did consort with a crew
of his old companions , (CLOWES-E2-P2,61.153)

& they together immediately robbed certain Cloathiers of the west
country , (CLOWES-E2-P2,61.154)

& being al take~ , were at y=e= Assises hanged on y=e= gallows at
<font> Ailesbury </font> or there abouts , for the said fact .
(CLOWES-E2-P2,61.155)

Thus <paren> friendly Readers </paren> you haue heard <paren> as it
were </paren> the tragical history of the foresaid Gentleman and his
man . (CLOWES-E2-P2,61.156)

The cause which hath mooued mee to publish the same is , to forewarne
al young practicers of this faculty of Chirurgery , being indeed truely
called <font> filius Artis </font> , to beware and take heede how they
goe , and where and with whom they goe , especially into strange and
vnknowne places , and vnto me~ of such extraordinary & strange
qualities , which make but a iest & pastime at the abusing of any man ,
be he of neuer so much worth , honesty & skil in his profession .
(CLOWES-E2-P2,61.157)

<heading>

An obseruation for the Cure of Struma , performed by me vpon a woman
dwelling in the County of Essex . . (CLOWES-E2-P2,61.159)

</heading>

Amongst others that I haue cured this present yeere <font> Anno </font>
. there repayred vnto me , a woman being about the age of thirtye
yeeres , dwelling in the County of Essex , three miles from my parish
of <font> Westham </font> , within the said Country : which woman was a
long time molested and troubled with certaine Carnosityes and hard
<font> Strumous </font> swellynges vnder her Chinne , some mooueable
and some vnmooueable : the which woman I did take in cure , for the
said infirmity , (CLOWES-E2-P2,61.161)

and after speeches had , I perswaded her <P_62> that shee would permit
mee to take her <font> Strumous </font> swellings away by Incision ,
(CLOWES-E2-P2,62.162)

but it fell out that shee shewed her selfe faint-hearted , and so
vnwilling to suffer that action by Incision . (CLOWES-E2-P2,62.163)

Notwithstanding , she hauing an ardent desire and affection to bee
cured by mee , was very willing to indure and abide the force and
painfull working of the Causticke , which was performed as followeth .
(CLOWES-E2-P2,62.164)

The incredible operation of this simple Causticke now following is
aboue beliefe , being indeed made but onely of the powder of new quick
burnt Lime-stones , as they come out of the Kyll , and of Sope well
mixed together , <font> An. q. s. </font> (CLOWES-E2-P2,62.165)

Heere some peraduenture wil say , it is a great vanity in mee , to
commend a remedie which is well knowne already , (CLOWES-E2-P2,62.166)

<paren> it will doe that it is prescribed for </paren>
(CLOWES-E2-P2,62.167)

but I will leaue to answere such obiections , (CLOWES-E2-P2,62.168)

and will proceede with matter of more importance , that is to wit :
After I had well defended the partes about , then I applyed vpon these
swellinges , the aforesaid Causticke , which she reasonable well
endured , for the space of three houres : (CLOWES-E2-P2,62.169)

and then I remooued it , (CLOWES-E2-P2,62.170)

and in place thereof I applyd other medicaments , onely to mollifye and
loose the Askers , which was made by the said Causticke ,
(CLOWES-E2-P2,62.171)

and also I gaue with her <paren> of the same remedy </paren> home to
her house , to dresse her selfe with all : where shee remained for the
space of fiue daies , (CLOWES-E2-P2,62.172)

in the end yee shall note , she returned to me , being very faint ,
pale and ill-coloured , (CLOWES-E2-P2,62.173)

thereat I much maruailed , to see so sodaine an alteration :
(CLOWES-E2-P2,62.174)

then I demaunded the reason of her , (CLOWES-E2-P2,62.175)

shee answered and said it was by reason of the bad sent and ill fauours
of the Askers , and of the filty corrupt matter , which did run from
the foresaid Cauterized <font> Strumous </font> swellings , that
greatly offended her stomacke , and by reason of the sensibilitie of
the grieued partes , which were sharpe , mordant and <P_63> byting ,
(CLOWES-E2-P2,63.176)

and that was after the Askers were remooued : (CLOWES-E2-P2,63.177)

and farther , she confessed in the end , that she was quick with childe
, which troubled her greatly , all which causes being considered , I
very much feared an vntimely birth , (CLOWES-E2-P2,63.178)

but I tolde her she was much too blame , that she did not acquaint me
therewith , before I tooke her in cure . (CLOWES-E2-P2,63.179)

Howbeit , God did so open my knowledge and vnderstanding , that all
thinges fell happily out , better then we looked for .
(CLOWES-E2-P2,63.180)

So after , I appointed her to bee drest twise a day with conuenient
remedies , and then by the vse of some metalline instruments , onely to
apprehend and to pull out part of the foresaid <font> Strumous </font>
swellings . (CLOWES-E2-P2,63.181)

So , according as I haue said before , those which are Masters and
Professors , chosen to performe the like operation , ought indeede to
haue a Lyons heart , Ladies hand , and a Haukes eye , for that it is a
worke of no smal importance . (CLOWES-E2-P2,63.182)

Then by the applycation of these two noble compositions , being
irreprooueable and most iudiciallly penned , and of great truth and
probability in this cure , that is <font> Vnguentu~ Apostoloru~ mesuae
</font> , & <font> Vnguentum Aegiptiacum </font> , with other worthy
Agglutinatinues and drying medicaments , oftentimes before named ,
(CLOWES-E2-P2,63.183)

and thus she was perfectly cured within the space of weeks .
(CLOWES-E2-P2,63.184)

Friendly Reader , y=e= cause chiefly which hath mooued mee to publish
this obseruation amongst the rest , is partly <paren> as I haue before
said </paren> to render some fruites of my labours , studies and time
spent , which as it may heere appeare , is no afternoone mans worke ,
as some rake-shames & belly Gods haue falsly and slaunderously so
reported : (CLOWES-E2-P2,63.185)

but the troth is I haue carefully laboured heere , also to admonish
euery young practiser of Chirurgery , which is rightly called <font>
filius Artis </font> , that hee in no wise attempt the like cure , vpon
any woman with childe , without some sage aduise :
(CLOWES-E2-P2,63.186)

for great was the troubles and daungers <P_64> that was like to haue
followed , (CLOWES-E2-P2,64.187)

but happily were they preuented through the helpe of Almighty God , &c
. (CLOWES-E2-P2,64.188)

Now heere I will forbeare any further to discourse herein ,
(CLOWES-E2-P2,64.189)

but I will set downe certaine Prescriptions worthy of obseruing , which
I haue gathered out of <font> Plinie </font> , <paren> a most worthy
writer </paren> for the cure of the fore named Euill , the which I wil
heere set downe word for word , as followeth . (CLOWES-E2-P2,64.190)

<heading>

<font> The cure of the King or Queenes Euill , after Plinius Secundus
description . </font> (CLOWES-E2-P2,64.192)

</heading>

The bloud of a Weizell is good for the Wennes called the king or
Queenes Euill , when they be exulcerate and doe run :
(CLOWES-E2-P2,64.194)

so is the Weysell it selfe sod in Wine , and applyed ,
(CLOWES-E2-P2,64.195)

Prouided alwaies , that they run not by the occasion of any launcing or
Incision , made by the Chirurgians hands (CLOWES-E2-P2,64.196)

and it is commonly said , that to eate the flesh of a Weizell is as
effectuall for the cure : (CLOWES-E2-P2,64.197)

so are the Ashes of a Weizell calcined vpon the fire made of Vine twigs
, if they be incorporated with Hogs grease . (CLOWES-E2-P2,64.198)

<font> Item </font> , take a greene Lyzard (CLOWES-E2-P2,64.199)

and binde it to the sore , (CLOWES-E2-P2,64.200)

but <paren> after thirtie daies </paren> you must doe so with another ,
(CLOWES-E2-P2,64.201)

and this will heale them . (CLOWES-E2-P2,64.202)

Some make no more a doe , (CLOWES-E2-P2,64.203)

but in a little bore of siluer , keepe the heart of a Weizell ,
(CLOWES-E2-P2,64.204)

and weare it about them . (CLOWES-E2-P2,64.205)

If a Woman or a Maide bee troubled with the Kings or Queenes Euill , it
were good to make a Plaster or Linament of old shell Snailes ,
(CLOWES-E2-P2,64.206)

and <P_65> let them be stamped shelles and all <paren> especially such
as be sticking to the rootes of shrubbes of bushes .
(CLOWES-E2-P2,65.207)

The Ashes of a Serpent <font> Aspis </font> calcyned are likewise very
good for this disease , if they be incorporated with Buls Tallow , and
so applyed . (CLOWES-E2-P2,65.208)

Some vse Snakes grease and Oyle together : also a Linament made of the
ashes of Snakes burnt , tempered with Oyle and Waxe .
(CLOWES-E2-P2,65.209)

Moreouer , it is thought that the middle part of a Snake <paren> after
the head and tayle bee both cut away </paren> is very wholesome meate
for those that haue the Kinges Euill : or to drinke the Ashes , being
in the same manner prepared , burnt in a new Earthen pot neuer occupyed
. (CLOWES-E2-P2,65.210)

Marry , if the said Snakes chaunce to be killed betweene two Cart
trackes where the wheele went , the Medicine will worke much more
effectuall . (CLOWES-E2-P2,65.211)

Some giue counsell to apply vnto the affected place Crickets digged out
of the earth , with the moulde and all that commeth up : also to apply
Pigeons dung , onely without any thing else , or at the most tempered
with Barly meale , or Ote-meale in vinegar : likewise , to make a
Linament of Mouldwarpes ashes , incorporate with Hony .
(CLOWES-E2-P2,65.212)

Some there be that take the Liuer of a Moule crushed and bruised
betweene their hands , working it to a Linament , and lay the same to
the sore , and there let it dry vpon the place , and wash it not in
three dayes . (CLOWES-E2-P2,65.213)

And they affirme that the foot of a Moulde is a singular good remedy
for this disease : (CLOWES-E2-P2,65.214)

others catch some of them , (CLOWES-E2-P2,65.215)

and cut off their heads , (CLOWES-E2-P2,65.216)

stampe them with the moulde that they haue wrought and cast vp aboue
ground , (CLOWES-E2-P2,65.217)

and reduce them into certayne trochesces , which keepe in a boxe or
potte of Tinne , (CLOWES-E2-P2,65.218)

and vse them by way of applycation , to all <font> Tumours </font> and
Impostumes , which the Greekes call <font> Aposthemata </font> , and
especiallie those that ryse in the Necke : (CLOWES-E2-P2,65.219)

but then they forbid the patient to eate Porke , or any Swine , <P_66>
during the Cure . (CLOWES-E2-P2,66.220)

Moreouer , there is a kinde of earth-Beetles , called <font> Tauri
</font> or bulles , which name they took of the little Hornets they
carry , (CLOWES-E2-P2,66.221)

for otherwise in colour they resemble Tickes , (CLOWES-E2-P2,66.222)

some term them <font> Pediculos terrarum </font> or earth Lice :
(CLOWES-E2-P2,66.223)

these worke also vnder the ground like Wantes , (CLOWES-E2-P2,66.224)

and cast vp moulde which serueth in a Linament for the Kings Euill ,
and such like swellings : also for the Goute in the feete ,
(CLOWES-E2-P2,66.225)

but it must not be washed off in three dayes space .
(CLOWES-E2-P2,66.226)

Howbeit , this is to be noted , that the medicine must be renewed euery
yeere , (CLOWES-E2-P2,66.227)

for the same moulde will continue no longer in vertue then one yeere :
(CLOWES-E2-P2,66.228)

In some , there be attributed vnto Beetles , all those medicinall
properties which I haue assigned vnto Crickets called <font> Grillj
</font> . (CLOWES-E2-P2,66.229)

Moreouer , some there be , who vse <paren> in maner and cases afore
said </paren> the moulde which Antes do cast vp . (CLOWES-E2-P2,66.230)

Others <paren> for the Kinges Euill </paren> take vp as many Maddes or
Earthwormes in number , as there be Wennes gathered and knotted
together , (CLOWES-E2-P2,66.231)

and binde the same fast vnto them , letting them dry vpon the place ,
(CLOWES-E2-P2,66.232)

and they are perswaded that the same Wennes will dry and consume away
together with them . (CLOWES-E2-P2,66.233)

There be againe , who doe get a Viper , about the rising of the
Dog-starre , cutting off the head and tayle , <paren> as I said before
of the Snakes </paren> (CLOWES-E2-P2,66.234)

and the middle part betweene they burne : (CLOWES-E2-P2,66.235)

the Ashes that come thereof , they giue afterwards to drinke for three
weekes together , euery day as much as may be comprehended and taken vp
at three fingers endes , (CLOWES-E2-P2,66.236)

and thus they cure the Kings Euill . (CLOWES-E2-P2,66.237)

Moreouer , there bee some which hang a Viper by a Linnen threed , fast
tyed somewhat vnder the head , so long till shee be strangled and dead
, and with that threed binde the Wennes or Kings Euill aforesaid ,
promising vnto the Patient assured remedye thereby .
(CLOWES-E2-P2,66.238)

They vse also the Solues called <font> Multipedae </font> ,
(CLOWES-E2-P2,66.239)

& incorporate the same with a fourth <P_67> part in proportion of them
, of true Turpentine : (CLOWES-E2-P2,67.240)

and they be of that opinion , that this Oyntment or Salue is sufficient
to cure any Impostumes whatsoeuer . (CLOWES-E2-P2,67.241)

<font> Aetius </font> also sayth , if a man should eate a Viper , it is
a most notable thing : whose authority others also haue followed in
administring vnto <font> Strumous </font> persons <font> Trochiscos
Viperinos </font> , or the Pilles of Vipers , with good & happy
successe . (CLOWES-E2-P2,67.242)

Also it was said , it was the experience in times past of countrymen ,
that if any had eaten a Snake , hee should bee deliuered from <font>
Struma </font> . (CLOWES-E2-P2,67.243)

Thus much touching <font> Pliny </font> his manner and order which hee
hath published , for the Curing the Kings or Queenes Euill .
(CLOWES-E2-P2,67.244)

<heading>

<font> The conclusion . </font> (CLOWES-E2-P2,67.246)

</heading>

And thus <paren> friendly Reader </paren> it were a great argument of
folly & shameless impudency in me , worthy to be laughed at , once to
think that I could heer any way instruct the learned Phisitia~ or
Chirurgian , in the Cure of the Kinges or Queenes Euill , before named
, (CLOWES-E2-P2,67.248)

I am not so full of childish toyes : (CLOWES-E2-P2,67.249)

but if I were , I doe full well know they might by their prouident
wisedomes and learning easily circumuent mee , though I doe confesse ,
I am not altogether insufficient to performe this enterprise I haue
heere set downe and taken in hand . (CLOWES-E2-P2,67.250)

The onely cause why I haue done it , is <paren> as I haue before said
</paren> for the benefit of all young Students of Chirurgery , who haue
a long time expected the comming foorth and publishing of this Booke :
whose honest zeale and affection towards me , hath induced mee the
rather to set foorth the same . (CLOWES-E2-P2,67.251)

But before I would attempt it without good aduise , I did first
intreate divers <P_68> Phisitians and Chirurgians <paren> men of a
singular perceiuerance , in perusing and examining the same </paren> of
whom I haue had a fauourable acceptation . (CLOWES-E2-P2,68.252)

And this I did of purpose , least some might <paren> otherwise </paren>
lay stumbling blocks in my way , onely to impeach these my painfull
labors & trauels . (CLOWES-E2-P2,68.253)

And so I do make a final end , acknowledging as I did in y=e= beginning
, <font> That the gift of healing , is the gift of God : </font>
(CLOWES-E2-P2,68.254)

howbeit , I doe not heere presume , or once take vpon me to enter into
the high cure of the said Euill vsually called <font> Scrophula </font>
, in such wise as God hath giuen diuine & peculiar giftes vnto Princes
: (CLOWES-E2-P2,68.255)

but my full intent hath alwaies been onely to direct the true path-way
of Artificial gifts <paren> w=c= God of his great goodnes giueth to men
of Arte </paren> knowlege & skil in Phisick & Chirurgery w=c= is
performed & done by the applicatio~ of interiall & exteriall
medicamentes , appropriate & approued profitable therefore .
(CLOWES-E2-P2,68.256)

For it is a true saying : <font> God hath created medicines of the
earth , </font> for the reliefe & comfort of man ;
(CLOWES-E2-P2,68.257)

and it is said : <font> He that is wise wil not refuse it . </font>
(CLOWES-E2-P2,68.258)

And thus last of all , I thought it not impertinent , heere to diuert &
dipresse fro~ the matter , & wholy attribute all diuine honor &
reuerence , for the great cure of the forenamed Euill <paren> by Gods
gratious good gifts </paren> vnto our most prouide~t , wise & vertuous
Princesse , the Queenes most Royall Maiesty : For whom let vs all pray
, that the Lord God Almighty eternal Sauiour wil send her Highnes still
long and long to raigne ouer vs , to our great ioy , happiness , &
comfort , so that she may liue long , and many happy yeares & daies ,
to hold vp the Scepter of this Kingdome , in Christ Iesus .
(CLOWES-E2-P2,68.259)

Amen . (CLOWES-E2-P2,68.260)

{COM:verse_omitted}

Finis . (CLOWES-E2-P2,68.262)