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to direct, declaring herself willing to enjoy

or be denied any thing, so it were according

to his will, and might be for his honour.

He told her, she had already been informed,

and well knew, what manner of persons

they must be, with whom it would be ex-

pedient for Kings’ daughters to keep com-

pany ; but if she found the person to be of

the blood royal, (Rev. i. 6.) and endued

with princely qualities, she was at her full

liberty ; and moreover, by him, it should

be esteemed honourable, (Heb. xii. 4.) So,

when these two lovers met again, having

deliberately consulted between themselves

all such things as they conceived necessary

relating to such an engagement, considering

the King’s statutes thereupon, and jointly

petitioned his Majesty’s presence with them,

and his blessing on their undertaking, they

joined hands with great satisfaction and se-

renity of mind, rejoicing to see themselves

preserved from so many snares, and thus

happily united by a divine hand, (Gen.ii; 4.)

I then observed these happy companions

pushing their journey, and saw verified in

an ancient council (a help meet,) for they

were sincere friends, pleasant companions,

faithful partners, and useful assistants to

each other. If they met with difficulties

by the way, they would take each other by

the hand to support them, (Eccles. iv.

12.) in dangers, they would counsel and A CD* ’