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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 expedient for Kings' daughters to keep company; but if she found the person to be of the blood-royal, (Rev. 1.1 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 serenity 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. 10. 12.) in dangers, they would counsel and