ould not be worthy of
itself to bring us to the joy which we hope to have everlastingly.
And therefore, I pray you, let the consideration of that you put
out all worldly trouble out of your heart, and also pray that it
may do the same in me.
And even thus will I, good cousin, with these words, make a sudden
end of mine whole tale, and bid you farewell. For now begin I to
feel myself somewhat weary.
VINCENT: Forsooth, good uncle, this is a good end. And it is no
marvel if you are waxed weary. For I have this day put you to so
much labour that, save for the comfort that you yourself may take
from having bestowed your time so well, and for the comfort that I
have taken--and more shall, I trust--of your good counsel given,
else would I be very sorry to have put you to so much pain.
But now shall our Lord reward and recompense you therefore, and
many, I trust, shall pray for you. For to the intent that the more
men may take profit of you, I purpose, uncle, as my poor wit and
learning will serve me, to record your good counsel not only in our
own language, but in the German tongue too.
And thus, praying God to give me, and all others who shall read it,
the grace to follow your good counsel, I shall commit you to God.
ANTHONY: Since you be minded, cousin, to bestow so much labour on
it, I would it had happed you to fetch the counsel at some wiser
man, who could have given you better. But better men may add more
things, and better also, thereto. And in the meantime, I beseech
our Lord to breathe of his Holy Spirit into the reader's breast,
who inwardly may teach him in heart. For without him little
availeth all that the mouths of the world would be able to teach in
men's ears.
And thus, good cousin, farewell, till God bring us together again,
either here or in heaven. Amen.
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