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Character 64. Of an English Papist Ass.
KIng Iames (of happy memory) was wont to say, that the Papist was his honest Ass, he might lay what load he would upon him, and he would bear it patiently; but the Pres∣byterea•• was such a skittish Iade, as he kickt and winc't at the least load laid on him. Cer∣tainly if Persecution be not the nighest way to Heaven, he goes the farthest way about; for every one persecutes him, and he bears the burthen of every one: Nor will they allow him the priviledge of Balaams Ass, to speak when he is beaten, but like Horace's, he must onely be patient, and shak•• his ears. Mean time, he bears the faults of every one; and as * 1.1 one said wittily, They rail at Popery, when the Land is almost lost in Presbytery; and cry out Fire, fire, in Noahs Flood. And though the wi∣ser sort perceive their cunning in't, to finde fault first, when they are faulty themselves, yet the ignoront are cheated with it, who still