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It is reported that our Generals Page hath behaved him∣self so handsomly, spoke so wittily, defended his cause so prudently, declared his innocence so clearly, and carried his business so wisely, as the Ve∣netian States have not only quitted him freely, but doth applaud him wonder∣fully, extolls him highly, and offers him any satisfaction for the injurie and disgrace that hath been done him; but he only desires, that the man that had accused him, which man, was one of the Generals men, should be pardoned, and not punished.
I hope our General is well pleased, that his beloved boy is not only cleared, but applauded.
O! He doth nothing but imbrace him, and kiss him, as if he were his only son, yet he did gently chide him that he asked pardon for his accusers; for said he, if all false accusers should be pardoned, no honest man would escape free form censure.
But I hear the States have given order to our General to meet the Turkes again, for it is reported by intelligences that they have re∣cruited into a numerous body.
Faith I think the Turkes are like the tale of the Gyant, that when his head was cut off there rise two in the place.
I think they are like the vegetable that is named three∣fold, the more it is cut the faster it growes.
I would the Devil had them for me.
We do what we can to send them to Hell; but whether they will quit thee, I cannot tell.