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Rh found no lake of any thing but children, for he knew that the virtue of his purse would fail after his death, if he had no lawful heirs of his body; they prayed daily to God to make them fruitful, insomuch that the Lord heard their prayer, and sent them a son, which was christened Ampedo: shortly after, she conceived again, and brought forth another son, whom they named Ampedo Thus was Fortunatus very joyful that he had two fair sons, whom he caused to be carefully brought up, in all accomplishments fit for gentlemen of quality. Fortunatus having lived twelve years with his wife Cassandra, designed again to travel; which his wife much opposed, desiring by all the love he bore to her and her sons, not to leave them: but he being fully resolved to travel, appeased her, promising that he would not stay long from her, and then would abide with her during life. She said to him, pray hasten your return, and I shall pray for your safety night and day. Soon after he took his leave of his wife and children, desiring God to bless them: he departed in a ship of his own, and