Ieughts nut'lijck A.B.C. Vervatende meest alle de voornaemste Nederlandtsche, Francoysche, Italiaensche e... (1614) - Page 14

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A large, elaborate calligraphic initial 'B' is composed of intricate, flowing interlocking flourishes and swirls in black ink, situated to the left of the main text block.

A B C D E F G H I K L M
N O P Q R S T V U W X Y Z.

Discretion is what one maintains in food, drink, clothing, and sleep, which require moderation and temperance, which neither damages nature nor is harmful or late. Likewise, the speech one is accustomed to make regarding the soul father? and? to? maintain in the virtue of the virtuous spirit?.

This is the right moderate way

of writing with a pen: Dutch hand with? diligence?

Anno Domini 1613 In the Year of the Lord 1613