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to go to the Hat, as well as the hand.

What in Germany,
and what not.
In Germany I would have him learn to offer a man a cup of wine at his coming in; but I would not have him presse so much wine upon him, as he shall not be able to go out again, as they often do. I would have him learn of them to go freely to warre for the defence of his country: but I would not have him learn the custom of those vendible souls there, who carry their lives to market, and serve any Prince for money. I like well their shaking hands with you, when you first enter into their houses; but I like not their quarrelling with you for not pledging a health of a yard long, which would ruin yours. I like very much their singular modesty and chastity, which allows not bastards to be freemen of the most ordinary trades: but I like not their endless drinking in feasts, which is able to make them freemen of all vices.

What in Holland,
and what not.
In Holland also I would have him learn to keep his house and hearth neat, but I would not have him adore his house, and stand in such awe of his hearth, as not to dare to

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