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 the lementable news of the loss of the purse, which greatly grieved him and made him blame Andolocia for his folly and the breach of his father's last commands. Yet he relieved his wants plentifully, but he as badly rewarded him, for having got what treasure he could, he desired him to lend him his wishing hat, but he a long time refused it, saying, that should be his last reserve when all his money was spent, and he doubted not but when some great prince would come to know of its virtue, to get ten thousand pounds for it and if he let him have it he would loose it foolishly as, he had done the purse. To this he said nothing, but one day desiring to see it, when having it in his hand, he clapped it on his head, wishing himself at Venice, and he was immediately there; leaving his brother to repent his folly in the loss of his hat, as he had done his in the loss of his purse. Being in this rich city, he found out several Jews who were rich jewellers, and cheapening divers of great value, grasping them fast in his hand, and wishing himself in England, he was immediately carried through the air, to their great admiration, who concluded him to be no less than the devil.

EING in England, he disguised himself in the habit of an Italian merchant, and going to court, enquired for the princess Agrippina: and being brought before her, he laid out his jewels, so proffered her