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 CHAP. VI. Of his gaining the Esteem of his Master and of his Passion for Dorinda, his master's fair daughter.

UR youth's upon trial proved so very diligent and respectful, that it was not long before he was bound, according to the custom of the honourable city of London, and doubting his diligence not refusing to do any thing that might please or be for his master's interest And what time he had to spare he amused himself in manly exercises, recreating himself in the fencing school, and in martial exploits, gaining the name of a bold and hardy youth, and one who promised great and extraordinary things

In this happy state he lived near three years, when Fortune, who is as unconstant as the wind, conspired to give him some disturbance, for fair Dorinda, his master's daughter, a handsome virgin, about sixteen years of age, returning from school, where she had been brought up at board; her modesty, winning behaviour, and charming