Po. But that which is new, will be old in Time. Now if all old Things be good, and all new Things be bad, then it follows of Consequence, that that which is good at present, has been bad heretofore, and that which is now bad, will in Time come to be good.
Br. According to the Doctrine of the Camel, it must be so; and therefore, hence it follows, that he that was a young wicked Fool in Time past, because he was new, will come to be a good One, because he is grown old.
Po. But prithee, let's have the News, be it what it will.
Br. The famous triple-tongu'd Phoenix of Learning, John Reuclin, is departed this Life.
Po. For certain?
Br. Nay, it is too certain.
Po. Why, pray, what Harm is that, for a Man to leave an immortal Memory of a good Name and Reputation behind him, and to pass out of this miserable World, into the Society of the Blessed?
Br. How do you know that to be the Case?
Po. It is plain, for he can't die otherwise, who has liv'd as he did.
Br. You would say so, indeed, if you knew what I know.