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THis Country, besides other Com∣modities in some places is inrich∣ed by Lead-mines, which yields great Plenty, the most Marchantable Com∣modity that is in England, and vented into all parts of the World: Some pla∣ces are beautified with Diamonds, as St. Vincent Rock, whereof there is great plenty, and so bright of colour, as they might equalize Indian Diamonds if they had their hardness; yet being so many, and so common, they are less
sought after or commended.
In this Country is the City of Bathe, which takes name of the hot Baths: A place of continual concourse for Persons of all degrees, and almost of all diseases: who by Divine Providence do very of∣ten find relief there, the Springs thereof by reason of their Mineral and sulphu∣rous passage, being of such exceeding power and medicinal heat, as that they Cure and Conquer the rebellions stub∣bornness of corrupt humors.
At Dunstere, where (as is reported) a great Lady obtained of her Husband so much Pasture Ground in common by the Town side, for the good and bene∣fit of the Inhabitants, as she was able in a whole day to go about bare-foot.