being a Secret acquired by a Gentleman in his
long Study, whereby he has wrought wonderful _Cures_ among his
Relations and Acquaintance; and now made publick for the Benefit of
all People that will make tryal of it.

For those that are really _Poor_ they shall have it for nothing; to
Others for _6 d._ the _Bottle_.

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THE
Batchelors _and_ Maids
ANSWER

TO THE

_FIFTEEN COMFORTS_
OF
MATRIMONY.

BEING

Real Encouragements for all Single Persons
of both Sexes to Marry as soon as ever they
can get Wives and Husbands, in order to avoid
the danger of leading Apes in Hell; with sutable
Directions for that purpose.

_Dedicated to Married Men and Women._

_Licensed and Enter'd according to Order._

_LONDON_, Printed and Sold by _Henry Hills_,
in _Black-Fryars_, near the Water-side.

_The_ Batchelors _and_ Maids _Answer to the_
Fifteen Comforts of Matrimony.

_Answer to the First Mock Comfort._

But why shou'd Marriage render Man undone?
When nothing's like it underneath the Sun.
True Pleasures in the Marriage-Bed alone,
Real Joys without it never yet was known.
The Charming Bliss in Wedlock chiefly lies,
A Single Life all Honest Men despise,
What greater Comfort can on Earth be found,
When two True Hearts are both together Crown'd.
All other Pleasures are but Pains to this,
A Married Couple only, finds the Bliss.
The Frowns of Fate, and other Worldly Cares,
Are daily lessen'd by divided Shares.
The mutual Love of Man and Wife dispense,
With all the Chances of dark Providence;
Nay, If in Prison he shou'd chance to lie,
A Loving Wife brings Comforts and Supply.
She pays him visits with Delight and Care,
And Loves him ne're the less for being there.

_Answer to the Second Mock Comfort._

And why shou'd not a Man adore his Wife,
Since She's the only Comfort of his Life.
A Gift pr