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Of Peace. SECT. XI.
467.
PEace is the next in Order, first in end;
As the most perfect State of Government,
Where Art and Nature each to other friend,
Enlarge the Crowe by giving men content;
And what by Laws within and Leagues without,
Leaves nothing but prosperity to doubt.
468.
So that in her Orbe there is left for Kings
Great undertakings, far beyond the flight
Or pitch, of any lower feather'd wings,
The Charge, Care, Council being infinite,
As undertaking rage of time, and seas,
Which Tyrant-like, to ruine else finds ways.
469.
Ordering of Boats, and Bridges to be placed
Upon advantage, for the trade of men,
Rebuilding Monuments, or Towns defaced,
Cleansing of Havens, draining dry of Fenns,
Fitting out Brooks, and Mears for navigation.
All works of Princely Art, Charge, Reputation.