SECT. III. CHAP. XXVII.
UNto this will I adde some sorts of Animals, which although they be duly shaped,* 1.1 and therefore may seem to agree with those of the same kind formerly treated of, yet do they much differ from them, either in their unnaturall postures and gestures; or else being with some liberty-de∣barring instrument by mans industry and invention, restrained of their na∣turall freedome, as by a chain, or the like; and therefore could not ac∣cording to Methods strict rule have been handled promiscuously among the former. Some few examples of this kind of bearing of Animals of this sort in Coat-armour, I here present unto your view.
The form of bearing of the Lyon Regardant, albeit in respect of his courage & magnanimity, it be contrary to his natural quality, for that it may be thought, and is indeed generally holden to be a chief note of timorousnesse, which is meerly contrary to his generous nature; yet nevertheless it is good Armory, not only in him, but also in all other Animals of like bearing, so long as they are borne signifi∣cantly; and it fitteth our profession, to interpret all sorts of bearing to the best, that is to say, to the most honour of their bearers. To the end there∣fore that I may give some satisfaction touching the commendable