POLICIE X. True intelligence is necessary.
IN negotiations abroad it is not safe to venture forth where there hath beene a danger appa∣rant,
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IN negotiations abroad it is not safe to venture forth where there hath beene a danger appa∣rant,
till you have received true intelligence, with what safety you may goe, then you draw a lot for security, and you goe on trust with chance for successe.
Thus,
Noah kept close to his Arke till his winged intelligencer returned with an O live in her mouth, Gen. 8. 11.