CXIII.

Fortitude. Fortitudo.

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_Fortitude_, 1. is undaunted in adversity, and bold as a _Lion_, 2. but not haughty in Prosperity, _Fortitudo_, 1. impavida est in adversis, & confidens ut _Leo_, 2. at non tumida in Secundis, leaning on her own _Pillar_, 3. _Constancy_, and being the same in all things, ready to undergo both _estates_ with an even mind. innixa suo _Columini_, 3. _Constantiæ_; & eadem in omnibus, parata ad ferendam utramque _fortunam_ æquo animo.

She receiveth the strokes of _Misfortune_ with the _Shield_, 4. of _Sufferance_: and keepeth off the _Passions_, Excipit ictus _Infortunii_ _Clypeo_, 4. _Tolerantiæ_: & propellit _Affectus_, the enemies of quietness with the _Sword_, 5. of _Valour_. hostes Euthymiæ _gladio_, 5. _Virtutis_.