Ant. I have often heard it said, that a wise Woman is twice a Fool.
Mag. That indeed has been often said; but it was by Fools. A Woman that is truly wise does not think herself so: But on the contrary, one that knows nothing, thinks her self to be wise, and that is being twice a Fool.
Ant. I can't well tell how it is, that as Panniers don't become an Ox, so neither does Learning become a Woman.
Mag. But, I suppose, you can't deny but Panniers will look better upon an Ox, than a Mitre upon an Ass or a Sow. What think you of the Virgin Mary?
Ant. Very highly.
Mag. Was not she bookish?
Ant. Yes; but not as to such Books as these.
Mag. What Books did she read?
Ant. The canonical Hours.
Mag. For the Use of whom?