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but Peculium, Gaine, which (as Viues notes it vpon Augustine ) was first deriued from pecudes, Cattell, because these were all the wealth of Antiquitie, for they were then (for the most part) Shepheards. The glory and respect of Riches were neere their Meridian in the daies of Solomon, when they first began to shine in their full lustre; before a few Asses loaden with Lentiles and parched Corne, were thought a large present for a King; Then, multitudes of Camels, with Spices, gold, and precious stones scarce worth acceptance; Of old, a few shekels of siluer were a canonized treasure; |
but Peculium, Gain, which (as Viues notes it upon Augustine) was First derived from Pecudes, Cattle, Because these were all the wealth of Antiquity, for they were then (for the most part) Shepherds. The glory and respect of Riches were near their Meridian in the days of Solomon, when they First began to shine in their full lustre; before a few Asses loaded with Lentils and parched Corn, were Thought a large present for a King; Then, Multitudes of Camels, with Spices, gold, and precious stones scarce worth acceptance; Of old, a few shekels of silver were a canonized treasure; |
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