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A Diſcourſe
Book II.

upon a gentle rise of ground opposite to his house: the other somewhat farther off, in a lower place, and close by the River Maes

Whose Christall streams do gentle slide
Along the pleasant City's side.

Surprising me therefore in my Chamber very early in the morning shall we walk Lipsius say'd he, or whether had you rather repose upon a Chair here within doors? Walk Langius (said I) provided it be with you; but whither shall we go? If you approve it (reply'd he) to my Gardens which are by the waters side, they are not farr distant, and by the way you shall exercise your Body; see the City, and besides we shall there meet with a cool and desirable air; in the midst of this heat: With all my heart (said I) nor in your Company is it possible that any way should seem tedious to me, though it were

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