Ca. Hilary. He demands what's his Right, let him have the Basket.
An ENQUIRY CONCERNING FAITH.
The ARGUMENT.
This Inquisition concerning Faith, comprehends the Sum and Substance of the Catholick Profession. He here introduces a Lutheran that by the Means of the orthodox Faith, he may bring either Party to a Reconciliation. Concerning Excommunication, and the Popes Thunderbolts. And also that we ought to associate ourselves with the Impious and Heretical, if we have any Hope of amending them. Symbolum is a military Word. A most divine and elegant Paraphrase upon the Apostles Creed.
AULUS, BARBATUS.
AU. Salute freely, is a Lesson for Children. But I can't tell whether I should bid you be well or no.
Ba. In Truth I had rather any one would make me well, than bid me be so. Aulus, Why do you say that?
Au. Why? Because if you have a Mind to know, you smell of Brimstone, or Jupiter's Thunderbolt.
Ba. There are mischievous Deities, and there are harmless Thunderbolts, that differ much in their Original from those that are ominous. For I fancy you mean something about Excommunication.
Au. You're right.