A Praise, and Report of Master Martyne Forboishers Voyage to META INCOGNITA. (A name given by a mighty and most great parsonage) in which praise and report is written divers discourses never published by any man as yet. Now spoken of by Thomas Churchyard Gentleman, and dedicated to the right honourable M. Secretary Wilson, one of the Queen's Majesties most honourable Privy Counsel. Imprinted at London for Andrew Maunsell in Paul's Churchyard at the sign of the Parrot. To the right honourable master Secretary Wilson: Thomas Churchyard presenteth this book and wisheth increase of virtuous same, and desired felicity. IN remembering of courtesies which I found in Flaunders when your honour was Lord Ambassador there, I thought myself more bound, than able to requited, and so searching the storehouse of my substance, I saw nothing so ready to spare as the exercise of my Pen in part of payment of that jowe: yet thinking thereby no piece of duty discharged. For the memory of a good-tourne is a sufficient cause to a honest mind, ever to be thankful in all serviceable manner, and never to forget a benefit received. And especially in this scrupulous age and season, when good turns neither go a begging nor can not be gotten for great craving and much ado. And yet some men of themselves are so noble and apt to do good, they can bestow many pleasures frankly and freely, where no hope of recompense is to be found or looked for, nor in a manner our deservings are occasion of. Among the chief of that sort is the honourable sir Francis Walsingham, a singular Prop and Pillar, upon whom all our most feeble Soldiers do lean, and from whom comes but few suitors discontented, or not reasonably satisfied. The voice thereof is so general, that without any kind of adulation I may report it. Albeit my fortune is not much amended, nor my luck was never to light so far in his favour as to fasten a simple book of my making in his hands. For here I must confess to your honour, this little treatise (for that he favours Master Forboyshers journey) would gladly have been supported by his honourable countenance. But as a Bowl in a smooth Alleye may get a job, and yet prove to be a good saving cast when the game is in trial, so this my work neither found free passage nor acces to his noble judgement, nor is not as I hope utterly void of a good Patroen to give it some credit, and yet the better by his means it shallbe accepted. And the more is my hap that so honourable a parsonage as yourself shall vouchsafe to read it, and let it pass to the veave and liking of the world. Not that I presume that the writing thereof doth claim any commendation, but that by my boldness and study, the worthiness of travelars may be understoed, and such as have sown the seed of painful labour and exercies, shall reap the fruit of good fame, and possess that honest report that belongeth to their welldoing. My learning is not so great as to treat of high matters, wherefore I have chosen familiar things too write upon. And so presenting to the people that which they are best acquainted withal, I shall not weighed them with a strange and stately style, nor overcharge their judgements with far fetched words or weighty devices. Yet blush I to blot my book with fancies and fabulls (which the folly of youth in former days led me to.) And rejoice the more in finding any occasion that may win good men renown, & make me put the idle pen to paper. And so this small work of myen keeps but my Muse occupied, and makes my friends remember me, and shoes nothing but a commendation of those that love not to live unprofitable members: and withal cares not for the hazard and danger of death, so some knowledge rise to their Country by their pains and practices. Thus over tedious in setting forth a triefle, and somewhat bold to trouble your good consideration with so bad a discourse, I stay and keep silence till my second book (promised long since to Master Uyez chamberlain) cometh out, and shall be published in print. Of the which book I mind to make you a present, and in the mean season I wish that every good gift of grace may increase in your honour. From the Court the last of April. Yours humbly at commandment: Thomas Churchyard. A discourse of the valiant Voyage to Meta Incognita. THE first labour and verses in the behalf of Master Forboyshers voyage, procured my pen after the farewell given to him (and his valiant companions) to saiute them with a welcome home, Likewise in verse, so soon as they here severally and safely arrived. And now considering their great venture and hazard and calling to mind the travail of Collumbo, Thevet, Gabotha, Magelanus and others (notorious in navigation, and singularly given to good exercise and study) I thought it neccssarie for the encouragement of any forward mind (serving for the maintenance of a commonwealth) to show a little at large the goodness that riseth by traveling abroad, and commodity that cometh by seeking out such soils and Countries, as may make our countrymen here happy at home. There is such pleasure in this joyful pilgrimage (and it purchaseth such a great profit in small process of time) that I do call it the garland of gain and glory, and perfit passage too all worldly felicity. For in the redeeming of time that our ancestors have lost (and gaining of knowledge that makes our posterity both rich and honourable) we make the barren ground fruitful, and the idle people to become laborious, and ready to answer our expected desires, and able to withstand the wicked wills, and proud purposes of foreign power. The days have been (and of late) that a Pilot who knew but the coast of Spain (the Canaries, or course to the Indians) hath gotten such credit that each Merchant thought himself happy that could commend his wealth and ship to the hands of such a Pilot. And now thanks be too GOD and our good industry, if you would make a voyage to Cattaie, or in a manner to the very confines of Europe, Asia, Africa, or America, you should quickly find ready members, and Noble minded Gentlemen, that would not only hazard their own patrimonies, for the performance of the exploit, but likewise accompany you with their own persons in the journey. And for that every Gentleman (or labourar in the vineyard) aught not only to taste of the clustered Grapes, but also to reap some of the gain and glory belonging to the Uintage, I think it most necessary and reason, that Master Forboisher (General to Meta incognita) master Fenton, Master York, Master Beste, and others that were in the late journey, and eskriing of an unknown Island, or country, should be registered in a perpetual book of memory, as men that have esteemed nothing so dearly, as the unfolding of hard matters and hidden secrets. Whereby, they have hope to spread God's glory farther than ever hath been by our common knowledge understood, or our highest senses and reasons could reach unto. And surely this is a true testimony of great goodness intended, that our Nation in such a christian sort and manner, refuseth no hazard nor danger, to bring Infidels too the knowledge of the omnipotent God, yea, albeit great wealth and commodity may rise to us of their labours, yet the purpose of manifesting Gods mighty word and majesty among those that feed like monsters (and rather live like dogs than men) doth argue not only a blessed success, but persuadeth a prosperous and beneficial return. For admit that no further gain than God's glory were looked for, and that our peaceable Prince nourisheth people only to that respect (as members & instruments for the redeeming of many a lost soul) we aught to imagine there can not be a greater grace, nor a more richer and precious thing expressed in this ungracious time and season. And those that offereth to do their best in the furtherance of christian religion, are sure dying or living in that determination, to attain the unspeakable and wished joys they desire besides here to remain with immortal fame whiles the world lasteth. The cause and constancy of such as show any courage at all, either springes from a divine delight in good doing, or a worldly desire of well wone credit valiantly gotten. And the coward Spirit of those that dare attempt no hazards comes from a feeble judgement, or a weak womanish body that trembles to take in hand any stout or manly enterprise. Fortune herself gives place to any invincible courage, and the fortitude of the mind conquers countries, and overcometh the greatest conquerors that is under the clouds. I read of the first great turk Otthoman and others (with all their successors) an incredible discourse, and yet by their mighty monarchies am forced to believe their dignities and destiny did much depend upon their resolute minds. The greatness of Alexander's heart was no whit inferior to the great and good Fortune he possessed. And so generally to speak of the forwardness of man, and worthy laud that follows virtuous actions, I could occupy your ears with the hearing of many a noble history, and prove thereby that nothing is comparable to a courageous determination. For as many authors affirm, (and man's actions declare) that man is but his mind: so it is to be daily tried, that the body is but a mixture of compounds, knit together like a farthel of flesh, and bondell of bones, and united as a heavy lump of Lead (without the mind) in the silly substance of a shadow. We see a marvelous boldness in some horses, that with the lest motion of rod or stick will take hedge or ditch, when a roil of a greater stature is a frayed of a little bush. Among Birds in like manner is a wonderful difference, and yet the Cock in his combat surmounteth them all. But Man the King of all creatures by force and discretion, governs what he pleaseth, and compasseth things that the base expectation neither can comprehend, nor dare not attempt. Now under correction, was not this a valiant adventure, to take in hand a voyage never sailed before, (but by one Gabotha which hereafter I will speak of) and in this sailing to encounter such huge mountains of jee, and pass the same so orderly and so soon, without any probable certainty of a happy success and safe return. Albeit that Master Forboysher had asaied the danger with some good sign of benefit not long ago, Yet the course was so cumbersome, and the passage so perilous, that few men were willing to make a trial of the journey, till these Gentlemen and their courageous companions of their own good will, took upon them to see the uttermost of the matter, and to abide the brunt of all that might happen. And when they were undersaile, behold how obediently and painfully they behaved themselves, and forgetting delicate and fine feeding, took what was fit for the turn, and stood content with what portion was appointed, as men resolved to suffer a little scarcity and sorrow, in hope of abundance and great pleasure to come. And agreed in fellowship so faithfully, that it was to be judged that one Mother had sent so many children abroad, to show what mutual love aught to be among brethren. And in very deed the greatest conquest can be made is the victory and mastering of affections, (for the avoiding of contentious tumults, and brabbling curiosity) which here tofore hath hindered not only great services, but also hath bred great mischiefs and wounded a common wealth, with an infinite number of beggary botches, and incurable diseases. By union and amity we are taught both by the Bee, and the Ant a lesson worthy noting, and so sucking in season the fruit of our labours, with sugared pleasures our pains be recompensed. Now returning to my former discourse, I would a little touch by your licence, the hardy and brutish manner of the people lately discovered for it seemeth by their bold and beastly fashion, that they dare do any thing that their consceites will allow, or courage of man may execute. first they adventured by struggeling and strength, to overcome man to man any one of our company, and as I hear say xiiii. of them gave charge upon thirty. of ours, and stood stoutly to their enterprise. Having with their able bodies such a kind of agility and swiftness, as is to be wondered at: Besides they have a dissembling policy to seem lame, when they pretend a mischief, and carrying such a dreadless mind, and desperate intention, they rather fling themselves headlong into the Sea (from the top of a mighty mountain) then yield to the mercy of any that may subdue them. This is a strange kind of stoutness, and peradventure proceeds from some wrongs they have suffered by some other Nation than ours, whose cruelty hath made them so fearful to come in hands: That they have no skill of submission, nor will not learn to know the courtesy of a Conqueror. Which resolution in them (though barbarous it seem) shows a settled opinion they have in their force and liberties, and utters a miraculous manliness to abound in that brutish Nation. The more praise and renown shall they have, that seeketh to reform these foolish hardy Infidels, and return too grope and find out the commodities of that place, and conditions of the people enhabiting there. And as touching the singular gain that may grow by their travails that goeth thither, I remit that to the trial all ready had, and judgement of those that can look deeply into the bowels and bothome of such causes and business, assuredly beeleving by that I have seen and heard, that many good things will fall out to us by the journey. Then let us with wishing well be furtherars and favourers of that noble enterprise, which from the beginning of our age, was never brought to pass thoroughly, nor in a manner directly thought upon. The course is so orderly thither that none, which can skill of navigation, but will grant the voyage to be easily accomplished: notwithstanding the Wind, Weather, and sharp air of the country must be borne withal and suffered, as God shall ordain, and men may provide for. In good sooth I hear a number that murmurs at this matter, some such as never did sail between Dover and Calais, and some that have sailed very far, and found no piece of benefit to be gotten in a cold climate, making strong reasons and arguments on their own sides because they have not proved the experience of this journey. Well, I admit that many may mislike this travail, and show many persuasions for the maintenance of their disliking, yet considering that a very wise and learned Gentleman (called Sir Humphrey Gilberte) hath written of this enterprise, and very grave and honourable personages, do set their helping hands to the same, the mislikers should either hold their peace, or put in practise a matter of more importance, or at the lest behold the success of the next journey, with more silence, and less murmuring. The exercises of Navigation is commendable, and makes many a good Mariner. The time is so well spent (where otherwise Idleness would nourish men in vices) that diverse shallbe kept occupied, and made the better able to live. The attempt is so honourable, that few or none but base minded people will condemn. The charge is not so great to set the ships out, but the blessing of God and the benefit of the journey, may requited at the coming home again. The subjects of our soil can loose but little, in setting idle men a work about honest affairs: and both this land and diverse of our neighbours may win much by their adventure, in bringing among Christians that treasure, which Gods enemies neither knew how to use, nor are worthy of. Then tell me I pray you, what hurt may come unto us, where so great hope of help is to be looked for? Their Captains are known to be of good birth and haviour. Their Soldiers of honest credit and calling. And all their Officers and Mariners are chosen people, of experience great and good, and of good parentage and affinity. The sufficiency of this people and certainty of their last doings, should be a sufficient testimony for ever of their well meaning and good service. Wherefore the lookers on may of courtesy sit still or be better occupied, than be to busy in the hindering of a noble journey and worthy action. But GOD be blessed, either they can do no harm that are hinderers of good things, or goodness itself is so free from danger that no man may hurt it. I thought it convenient to show those that desire to know as briefly as I can, the order of their last setting forth, which was the xxv. of May from Blackwall, and so staying a while before graves end, they passed towards Harwiche, where they did as the Lords of the Counsel by letters appointed. So taking leave from thence, they held their course to Orkneyes, than to Caethneyes, a part of the main land of Scotland. And so to S. Magnus' sound, where the people were afraid of our men at the first: but afterwards entertained them, as the commodity of the barren soil would suffer. There the general gave a special Card and order to his captains for the passing of the straits, and passing all the month of june towards the Country, they came in july in the veawe of Freeselande, where they were troubled with abundance of Ice, and felt extreme cold: albeit it was in july. Then holding on a cumbersome course to pass the straits, they found such storms & hard weather, that one lost a Rudder, and an other a Mast, and the whole company were in sore distress and hazard. Which danger of storm and anoiance of Ice dured a long time, in which season by diligence and Gods good means, their came into the straits (as they term it) where escriing land, they were troubled a fresh with such a deal of Ice, that they had much ado to set foot on land, but in the end, at Haulls' Island (so named for Haulls' favour) they landed and took such Ewer from thence, as they thought necessary for their purpose. Afterwards the General landed in an other Island, where using courtesy for the reclaiming of the people there, was forced by the rudeness of that Nation, too show some extremity in the taking of one in that Island, whom he brought aboard the Aid. So seeking further into the straits (as the Ice would permit) they came where they landed of their men a sufficient number, and there giving thanks to God for their safe arrival, they marched with Ensign displayed four or five miles into the Country, but the Mountains were so great in that place they could not pass further, and return that night to their ships, which made them retire. And marching back, they found a strange Fish dead, that had been cast from the Sea on the shore, who had a Bone in his Head like an Unicorn, which they brought away and presented to our Prince, when they came home. But now after many things were tried, & some season spent for searching out of Ewer▪ they departed from jackmans' sound and put into another place, named at that present Bears sound, and landing there, found good Ewer, of which Ewer was digged twenty Tun in two days. Then on a Sunday the General landed upon the mainlande, with a good company of Soldiers. Which main was plainer ground than any of the other Islands named before. But the night following their landing, there arose such a wind, which brought in tide and Flood so fast to the same sound where the ships did ride, that the abundance of Ice did break a Cable of the Gabriel, and put all their people in a terrible fear and perplexity, in which fear and eminent danger they weighed the Anchor of the Michael, Master York's ship, & were feign to cast it on a great Rock of Ice. Which Rock defended them from the rest of the Ice that might have done them no little displeasure. And in short space after, the Ice so increased, that they were fain to way an Anchor all at once, and take the miners aboard, and set sail presently to Gabriells' Island. And the general finding another sound (where Golden Ewer was too be had) caused the rest to come unto him that were of his company, and so laded their ships with the portion that they were able to get and carry. Now there happened a Calm, in which calm they plied the tide over to jackmans' sound, and were enforced by a Tide of Flood to put into a sound called York's sound, and when they were entered there, they espied two Tents, to the which some of our men repaired, and found the people fled, yet in the same Tents were eight Boats (made of Seal skins) left, and possessed by our men, with other trifles scarce worthy the mention. Notwithstanding, findyug a Doublet, a shirt and a pair of Shues (known too be an Englishemans' that was left there the year before) Master York caused a Letter to be written by haul the Master of a Bark, and that letter to be left in the Tent, with Paper, Pen, and Ink, thereby to get some intelligence of the man they presupposed to be alive, and to work thereafter as occasion should be offerered. And so leaving the Tents standing: In them, Bells, glasses and other toys to embolden the barbarous people to use some courtesy, our men departed toward jackmans' sound, without any further offence offered to the Infidels. Yet took our men view by the way, where and how they might environ the enemy about if necessity so compelled them. And the first day of August, they came into jackmans' sound, & there took such order, that as many as might be spared, should wait on the General, for to get such honour or intelligence as the cause required, and every one of them were bent rather to receive wrong, than offer any piece of injury. And had good instruction given them by their readers, that all things should be done by discretion and careful regard of duty. But the Cannibals had such suspicion of their doornges, that our men's device was in a manner frustrate. For the Tents were taken away, the enemies were fled (or in holes among Rocks) and some of them were in Boats where our men might not easily come unto them. Whereat our people determining to do that they came for, landed. At whom the Cannibals shot and offered too show some defence, which moved so much the manhood of our countrymen, that they devised how to be conquerors in such fort, as might sound to their reputation and christian credit. Making no delay upon this their resolution: Parted their company the one half to follow the fliers, and the other half too trace out the fine Foxes that were crept into holes, which policy prevailed so much, that their enemies were amazed, and stood not in surety of themselves, for they were followed on all sides, and not only hunted out of holes: but beaten and driven back in open field. And yet they shot so sore, that they wounded a man of ours dangerously in the body. Ourmen shot at them again, and they took up those arrows and most obstinately shot those arrows at our people without regard of their own lives, by which folly of theirs, our men ran in upon them, hoping to take some of them alive. And they continuing in this obstinacy (rather than they would yield) tumbled down from a high Mountain, into the bottom of the Seas. So leaving that place, from thence our men went to a soil they named the Counties of War wickes Island, where was perceived by the waving of a white garment, and other signs that the Cannibals made: that they would deliver our men again, for those people that they had lost. But the people our men had taken, were kept to gather knowledge of, (and the Cannibals did but dissemble) and in deed their fury burst out upon their practise. For when they saw our men would not be trained into their Treasons, they issued out from the place they lay in, and openly as they durst, and with out regard followed the Ships, shouting and shooting most outrageously, as long as they had any power too come near our men. And it was to be judged, that there were of the enemies an hundredth or two more, in covert, than our men had seen before: which strategeme and fiennesse in them did plainly declare, that they are not so simple, but can devise more mischief than was looked for, or espied out at the first. And our men having dispatched their hands of these Infidels, did lad their Ships, ended their business, and took in their stouffe, and tents that was a shore, and giving thanks to God, for their so good hap and fortunate success. Their General gave commandment, that which of the Barks did first recover the sight of England, should set into the shore, and there tarry the councils pleasure, if it happened them before to be severed by Wind and Weather any way one from an other. And after this direction and order given, they hoist up sails, and in very deed by occasion of cruel weather and tempest, could not keep company long together. For Master York's Ship lost sight of the Aid and Gabriel, and was tossed so sore, that the main mast was blown overboarde, and his Ship diverse times in peril to be shaken in pieces, besides a dangerous leaking it had, which could not be readily remeadied.: Yet as all violent things do endure but a season, so this rage of storm ceased in continuance of time, and the Ship safely arrived at Yarmouthe Haven, where the officers of the Town did show great courtizie to the sailors, and offered all the gentleness to the Captain that might be imagined. The Aid and Gabriel in like sort felt their part of affliction and danger, and at length came gallantly home to God's great glory, and the gladness of good people. Now is not this their pains worthy the penning, and doth not this voyage merit to be remembered: be judge thereof yourselves into whose hands this little treatise may hap. And for that I have forgotten some necessary members, and furtherars of this journey (whose charges and diligence is great) and other notable & prosperous voyages, I pray you pardon me, though here I present too your good commendation their names, and because Master Mighel Locke hath always furthered Master Forboisher, I may not omit his pain and willing expenses, but bring to remembrance the merits of so worthy a Merchant. I call to mind in like manner how a Knight called sir Hue Willoughby, moved to seek Cattaie, and bring home some news thereof, perished in the enterprise, but though he be dead, his fame may be revived, and freashely live in our memories. There were of his company that found out 〈◊〉 at that present time, which men aught not altogether to be forgotten. I knew myself two notable men of them, the one called Chancelar, and the other Borrows, which Chancelar especially was the odd man of his time, for matters touching the Sea. Master Hawkins and Master jenkinson, for many great travails, are here to be honoured with the rest, that have gone forward in any famous adventures. These men and many more of excellent wits and practises, were known and tried in the reign of that noble young Prince King Edward the sixth, and were furnished with goodly ships, at which time was considered, that great vessels lying idle at Gillyngham, spent and consumed much in keeping and repairing, and in the end but rotten away, without any profit or pleasure springing from them, and that in sailing abroad, might bring home commodities innumerable. And increase Mariners too the great glory and safety of our country: and as I have understood and learned, the third part of the world is unhabited, and one Columbo an Italian, in King Henry the sevenths' time, was set a work by the King of Arragon and Queen Isabel, which Columbo made a discovery of the Indians, by a voyage he took in hand, of which discovery sense that season, is grown such an infinite treasure, as is incredible to be spoken of. And this is to be proved, that there are numbers of places in the Indians not yet possessed, nor never were in the hands of Christian people, neither yet can not be offensive too the Spaniards, if English men enjoy them: For in conscience and right they were better to have our company, then neither we nor they enjoy the mighty Mass of wealth, that these Indians would yield us. The earth was made for the children of men, & neither the Spaniard, nor the French, hath a prerogative too devil alone, as though God appointed them a greater portion than other Nations. In deed he that lies idly at home, and hopes that GOD will cast kingdoms in his lap, may as well catch at the Clouds in the air, as come by any commodity of the Earth. But to those that travails abroad, a double or triple part is allotted, as a man might say, that Destiny makes her dole, and giveth an almose to them that reacheth out their hands for it: But too such as thinketh scorn too come, when the dole is a dealing, she neither casts a bore chipping of bread, nor flings any thankful chance of good Fortune. I trust we are not afeard to offend those, that with that gold seeketh means to conquer the whole world, and encumber by cruelty and pride all the kingdoms of the earth. Why may not we as well by policy and Sword (if it come too that point) possess a piece of those places, that falleth by inheritance too none but such as are able to get them and have power to defend them. As our Proverb is, Win Gold, and wear Gold. So the necessity of millions of men bids them seek abroad for some benefit, or lie at home in extreme ruin and beggary. For want of good exercies to maintain a multitude that daily increase, the fine and stout stomachs stoopeth to steal, and the cunning and crafty wits compasseth by falsehood to come by true men's Goods, so that here at home is no other occupation commonly used: But a new kind of art how to deceive one another. And surely it is no marvel, for if people be not employed to win their food, and that neither Plague nor Wars do diminish the multitude. I fear in a while we shall have neither meat for our mouths nor houses for our heads. I wonder why there is more men hanged in England in the space of one year, then in five regions our neighbours in the space of ten years put to execution. Belike if those busy Bodies and stout corrages were occupied about honest causes, they would be rather able to give bread to the needy, then ready too spoil and cut the throats of the wealthy and rich. You know, and all the world may see, that we had never bigger nor better Ships, nor more abundance of them, which Uessailes were they abroad, the sight & shot of them would make our enemies afraid and tremble. And those ships sparkled several ways about some noble discovery, if our foes in the mean while offered injury to our country: O what a discourage should the enemy have, when at their backs they should find our ships under sail, armed and appointed too give them a charge and a foyll. By the report of such as be wise and worshipful, if our goodly ships were employed, where lawfully we may go and use good traffic. Their yearly commodity would five times surmount the revenue of the Crown. Further I am sure of, if we took a custom too be abroad, both the Turks Galleys and all other christian princes powers on the Seas, would give them free passage, or stand in awe of our Prince's Navy. Than judge what is lost by this our slackness and sloth, and consider what gain and glorious victory may be won with a little travail and exercise, (the Mother and Nurse of life and good laws) a thing most liked in a common weal, and followed and embraced of every good mind. But I doubt whether Alexander the great was more to be praised in his conquests (for that he began with a kingdom) than such as with little maintenance attains by exercise of wit and body to any noble territory. For Alexander's fame by Philip his Father was spread so far, that the Macedonians name was a terror too their enemies, and Alexander's Purse and power (with the greatesse of his heart) was in a manner such ready Props to hold him up, that he could not fall but by the rebuke of Fortune or want of worldly policy. But such as from small ability or suckor, do rise too great wealth or government (having neither King nor Kingdoms too comfort them) are of great heart and courage, neither inferior to Hercules, nor in their minds behind no jot the mighty Alexander for worthy renown. For as by our common opinion they can not sink that are held up by the Chin, so is it hard too swim in a strong Flood (or be any way afloat) where is great weakness of body and little strength to withstand the stream. I can do no more with my pen but praise and commend all Noble and manly exercises, in which exercise I put these parties afore rehearsed, and all other that may and do by their pains and discoveries help their Country too commodity. And will spare neither charges, study nor travel in preferring of God's honour and wealth of the Prince they were borne under. And albeit that this journey is a special thing to be spoken of, yet in reading bell Forest in the second Tome and other Authors, I find that Gabotha was the first in King Henry the sevenths' days, that discovered this frozen land or Seas, from sixty seven towards the North, and from thence towards the South along the cost of America, to thirty six degrees and a half, as it is affirmed in the sixth book of the Decade. This being done (at that season) for the discovery of Cattaye, avouched by the Spanish Decades and other books & Authors of as great credit. But this Gabothaes' labour robs no piece of praise from master Forboyshers, for Gabotha made but a simple rehearsal of such a soil. And Master Forboysher makes a perfaite proof of the Mines & profit of the country. By which action he encourageth sundry good subjects to search out the secrets of natural causes and hidden Treasures, kept for want of exercise in Navigation from our knowledge and use. And as I might properly say he hath broken the Ice, explained the passage and opened the Port of present commodity and gain. Thus trusting you that read this work, will take in worth my good will and pains (who hath written in the praise of virtue, no more than is needful to be touched for the avoiding of vice.) I remain at their devotions that love good study, and hate idleness and sloth, promising with this my poor and little present, a greater book to follow of my Chips, which shall as I hope content the Readers better than my first volume did. And so wishing that those which envy well doing, may do well themselves (to God's glory, and honour of our Country) I trouble you no further with the reading of my fruitless labours. FINIS. The tenth of may. 1578. The parting of friends. With shaking hands & heavy heart, true friends their leave do take, And one the other wisheth well, and some for friendships sake, Shed tears good store, & sadly sighs when they fro friends departed. 〈◊〉 sign of love, a solemn sho●, a prose of friendly heart,) Who bides at home, doth way abroad, what perils men do pass. And knows the course of mortal life, is like a running Glass That never rests, but still holds on, his hours as clock and chime, Whose min●s●rels us pilgrims all, we waste and wear with time▪ And such a● way in Balance well the woe that trau'lars find, Bids friends farewell as often as cause, can call the man to mind. Yea when some sit at Banquets sweet, and taste on dainty fare, They thinks on every hungry meal, they feel that seeds on care. Than with they part of each good dish, amids the hands of those, That in strange lands, full far from home: for countries profit goes. The wife that wants the husband's view: bursts out in blubbering still, The children find a sudden change: of Father's warm good william. The neighbours s●en can miss their friend: & all the Parish throw, At Church or market in some sort: will talk of 〈◊〉 now. But those that bear unfaied love: are never well at eas, Until they hear how he hath sped: that wanders Land and Seas. And where two minds are knit in one▪ and bodies sundered be, The lamp of love with lively oil still feeds the blaze you see. ●o God and all good luck they say: be with my fellow than, But if that none of these good signs: be freely found▪ in man. And that they part with poulting looks: that lours like clouds in air, (which with black storms hath clean o'ercast: the pleasant weather Be sure that scorn and deep disdam: in hateful breast is hid (fair.) And weighed world or wily wit, would of a mate be rid. Then churlish chat, and crabbed speech: like thunder bolt it flies Strikes down good men, tears up renown: & rattleth throwé the skies) A monster to good nature sure: a worm to kernel sweet, A canker that doth fret hard steel: a maim to upright spirit. O loathsome birds that hatcheth hate: O Snakish Serpent's brood, To wicked humours giving place: and hath no noble mood. To bid adieu to wandering wights: that bids farewell God wots, To all the earth, and seeks in Seas, Sometimes a luckless lot. Well friends for that my heart is free, to wish and think you well, My tongue is Trumpet of your fame: my pen like Alarm bell, Shall sound your prais & salve the sores, that slay Malbouche shall make A clapping mill that grinds had grain, & doth good ●orne forsake Farewell dear friends from depth of breast: could seas and I agreed In such old gyes of shaking hands, you should not part from ●ee I stay to put their works in Print: whose merits claim reward. And forto make my fortune mend, would have my friends pre●ard. FINIS. qd Tho. Churchyard. Gent.