This his reputation is of many yeeres standing, and maintayneth it
selfe vnimpayred. But the same soareth to an higher pitch, by the
helpe of another wing, and that is, his liberalitie. On the poore
he bestoweth his paines & charges gratis: of the rich he taketh
moderately, but leaues the one halfe behind, in gift amongst
the houshould, if he be called abroad to visit any: The rest together
with the profits of his benefice (rather charitably accepted then
strictly exacted from his Parishioners) he powreth out with both
hands in pios vsus, and will hardly suffer a penny to sleepe, but
neuer to dwell with him.
Few Townes there are in Cornwall, or any other shire between that and
London, which haue not in some large measure tasted of his bountie.
None commeth in kindnes to see him, but departed gratifyed with
somewhat, if his modestie will accept it. Briefly, his sound
affection in religion, is so wayted on by honesty of life, and
pleasantnesse of conuersation, that in Fabritius his voluntary
pouertie, he is an equall partner of his honour, and possesseth a
large interest in the loue of his neighbours.
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