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anyone gathers the wood, so when a fire has started, some might run to quench the flame; but let no one stir the fire with a sword, nor, being insane or epichairekakos rejoicing in the evils of others, labor to extinguish it with oil. This is the one thing we all have in our vows as good people. Especially at this time, in which the CHRISTIAN WORLD, miserably divided and torn apart by the painted and deceitful cunning of the old serpent, seeks its necessary restoration through PRAYERS & TEARS, and also the counsels and exhortations of PIOUS & WISE MEN; to whom the SALVATION OF THE CHRISTIAN PEOPLE, namely the peace of consciences and the security of kingdoms, is a matter of heart and care, and therefore the SUPREME LAW. Among whom, not the least among the first, is the SERENE & POWERFUL KING AND LORD, MR. VLADISLAUS IV, VICTORIOUS AND PACIFIC TRIUMPHANT, who wished to adorn his Royal THRONE OF VIRTUE & HAPPINESS with this significant