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166 conceive, that our earth appeares as bright to those other inhabitants in the Moone, as theirs doth to us.

 Proposition 12.

lutarch discussing this point affirmes that it is not neccessary there should be the same meanes of growth and fructifying in both these worlds, since nature might in her policy finde out more waies then one how to bring about the same effect. But however he thinks its probable that the Moone her self sendeth forth warme winds, and by the swiftnesse of her motion there should breathe out a sweet and comfortable ayer, pleasant dewes and gentle moysture,  which