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Rh and ſeen, thou art inwardly deſirous of vain-glory in all that thou Jay eſt or doeſt.

Chr. All this is true, and much more, which thou haft left out; but the Prince whom I ſerve and honour, is merciful, and ready to forgive: but beſides, theſe infirmities poſſeſſed me in thy Countrey, for there I ſuckt them in, and I have groaned under them, been ſorry for them, and have obtained pardon of my Prince.

Apol. Then Apollyon broke out into a grievous rage, ſaying, I am an Enemy to this Prince: I hate his Perſon, his Laws, and People: I am come out on purpoſe to withſtand thee.

Chr. Apollyon beware what you do, for I am in the Kings High-way, the way of Holineſs, therefore take heed to your ſelf.

Apol. Then Apollyon ſtrodled quite over the whole breadth of the way, and ſaid, I am void of fear in this matter, prepare thyſelf to dye, for I ſwear thou ſhalt go no further, here will I ſpill thy foul; and with that, he threw a flaming Dart at his breſt, but Chriſtian had a Shield in his hand, Rh