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[In two poyntes dependeth principally]

In two poyntes dependeth principally,
The key of honest conuersation,
Into wyse counsayle and good company,
VVherefore as Princes with due discretion,
Knowe euery counsellours disposition,
For better sauety in good gouernment,
Semblably eche baser state and condicion,
By company and counsell are ruled verament.