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 ''abounds, and wantes, in other countryes; that so he may know what to import, what to export. It makes the mechanick come loaden home with a world of experimental knowledge for the improving of his trade. It makes the field officer, a knowing Leader of an Army, by teaching him where an Army in forrain Countryes, can march securely, pass Rivers easily, incamp safely, avoid Ambuscadoes and narrow passages discreetly, and retreat orderly. It makes the Common Soldier play the Spy well, by making him speak the enemies Languague perfectly, that so mingling with them, he may find their designs, and cross their plots. In fine, it makes a Nobleman fit for the noblest Employment, that is, to be Ambassador abroad for his King in forain Countryes, and carry about with him his Kings person, which he represents, and his Kings word, which he engageth''.

7. ''Travelling brings a man a world of particular profits. It contents the minde with the rare discourses we hear from learned men, as the Queen of Saba was ravished at the wisdom''