22. If Princes like the Sea, re∣ceive,
and repay, all the fresh
streams and rivers trust them with,
they will not grudge, but pride
themselves, to make them up an
Ocean.23. Subjects, who have learnt,
that Victories over their Princes, are
but triumphs over themselves, will
be more unwilling to hearken to
changes afterward.24. A distressed King may best
learn to own Himself, by retiring
into Himself, and therefore can the
better digest what befalls Him, not
doubting but God can restrain his
Enemies malice, and turn their fierce∣ness
unto his praise.25. If God give an injur'd King
success against Rebels, He ought
to use it humbly, and far from re∣venge▪0
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