The SOLDIER and CARTHUSIAN.
The ARGUMENT.
This Colloquy sets out to the Life, the Madness of young Men that run into the Wars, and the Life of a pious Carthusian, which without the love of Study, can't but be melancholy and unpleasant. The Manners of Soldiers, the Manners and Diet of Carthusians. Advice in chusing a Way of getting a Livelihood. The Conveniency of a single Life, to be at Leisure for Reading and Meditation. Wicked Soldiers oftentimes butcher Men for a pitiful Reward. The daily Danger of a Soldier's Life.
The SOLDIER and CARTHUSIAN.
Sol. Good Morrow, my Brother.
Cart. Good Morrow to you, dear Cousin.
Sol. I scarce knew you.
Cart. Am I grown so old in two Years Time?
Sol. No; but your bald Crown, and your new Dress, make you look to me like another Sort of Creature.
Cart. It may be you would not know your own Wife, if she should meet you in a new Gown.