The Fyrst Boke of the Introduction of Knowledge made by Andrew Borde ... A Compendyous Regyment or A Dyetary of Helth made in Mountpyllier, compyled by Andrewe Boorde ... Barnes in the Defence of the Berde: a Treatyse made, answerynge the Treatyse of Doctor Borde vpon Berdes: Edited, with a life of Andrew Boorde, and large extracts from his Breuyary by F. J. Furnivall |
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The .xxii. chapter treateth of the kingdome of Naples, and of the naturall dysposicion of the people and of theyr speche and of there money.
In the kyngdome of Naples I do dwel;I can nod with my hed, thynkyng euel or well.
Whan other men do stond in great dout,
I know how my matters shalbe brought about;
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Al new fashyons, to Englond I do bequeue;
I am content with my meane aray,
Although other nacions go neuer so gay.