For through the Air, and the whole ex∣tent of this Hemisphere of the Heavens hath his Report and Fame, even until this present time, remained very memo∣rable and renowned. If you have not seen him (as I am ea∣sily induced to believe that you have not) at least you have heard some talk of him. Item you are not young, which is a com∣petent Quality for you to Philosophat more than Physically in Wine (not in vain) and henceforwards to be of the Bacchick Council to the end that opining there, you may give your Opinion faithfully of the Substance, Colour, excellent Odour, E∣minency, Propriety, Faculty, Vertue, and effectual Dignity of the said blessed and desired Liquor. I'll be judged by the blind born so renowned in the Sacred Scriptures who having at his choice to ask whatever he would from him who is Almighty, and whose Word in an Instant is effectually performed, asked nothing else but that he might see. It is a gallant thing to see the clearness of (Wine, Gold) the Sun.
You have seen him, you then had your Eyes in your Head, or I am very much out of my Understanding and Logical Sense. Did you ever see Diogenes the Cynick Philosopher, if GOOD People, most Illustrious Drinkers, and you thrice preci∣ous gouty Gentlemen.