things as are of Free Election, as to be an Astrologer, Physitian, Lawyer, or the like.
We conclude then, that a man may know by Physiognomy, not onely those that are actually possest with this Malady of Love, or Erotique Melancholy; but also those that are Inclined, or subject unto it. For if I see a man that is Hot, Hairy, high-coloured, with a black thick curled head of haire, great veines, & a big voice: I dare be bold to say, that that man hath a hot and dry Liver, and his Generative parts are also of the same Temper; & that consequently he is inclined to lustfull de∣sires: But I shall be bold to affirme it more confidently, if he be also Bald withall, as was Socrates, Galba, Ʋitellius, Otho, Do∣mitian, and Iulius Caesar; (of whom it was once spoken thus by one at Rome. Vrbani, servate uxores; nam Moechum calvum adducimus: Citizens, looke well to your Wiues; for we have brought with us a Bald Whoremaster.) Or else, if hee have litle Eares, a great Nose, thick weak thighes, over-hanging Eye-browes, or is flat-nosed; as Socrates was. Valescus de Tarenta, the most famous Physitian of his