“ Fortunatus did not think it had been so light not supposed he would have set it upon his head, with that he suddenly wished himself in his ship (which was then under sail) to return into his own country; the Soldan looking out at his window, and seeing the ship under sail, was extremely angry, and commanded his men to bring him back; threatening if they did not take him, to put them to death; but all in vain, Fortunatus was too quick for them and arrived safe in his own country, with his ship laden with rich goods. ”

“ So the good old man bidding him give glory to God, led him out of the forest, and at the edge of it they parted.
Andolocia having some of the hornified apples, and likewise four of the contrary quality, began to meditate revenge on Agrippina, and so coming with all speed to England, he got an opportunity to present them to her, as fruit grown in the holy garden of Jerusalem, to restore decayed beauty and health for several years, make the aged look young, and other wonders. ”

“ The Soldian having notice of his arrival in Egypt, sent divers of his officers to meet and welcome him in his name; whom Fortunatus presented with jewels, odours, and spices, and the Soldian with many rarities; so unlading his camels, he shipped all his goods, and remembring his promise to his beloved Cassandra, he ordered them to weigh anchor, resolving to sail; but the Soldian desired him to partake of a banquet before he went, after which he shewed him his curiosities in his jewel-house, which were such as scarcely could be found in the world. ”

“ Fortunatus having lived 12 years with his loving wife, now began to think of travelling into other countries where he had not been; which his dear Cassandra much opposed. But being fully resolved to travel, appeased her, promising, that he would return in a year; and so leaving her, besides his estate ten thousand crowns, in ready money, in a ship he had hired for his own use, he departed, resolving to turn merchant as well as traveller. ”

“ And one day as the king was entertaining him at dinner, he was so smitten in love with the fair princess Agrippina, the king's daughter, that he forgot to eat, and feasted, his eyes only on her, insomuch that great notice was taken of it. He likewise entertained the queen and princess at a splendid dinner, and afterwards the king, giving liberally to the guards and servants, so that they marvelled how he, having no visible estate, could live at such a rate, and were greatly desirous to know what secret mine he had to carry on his grandeur to such a height. ”

“ I hope in God, I shall be preferred; I have not been so badly brought up, but I can shift for myself. Upon this, Fortunatus went from his father’s house with a hawk on his fist, travelling towards the sea side, pondering with himself, that being absent from his father’s sight, he might not be grieved thereby; and as he walked by the sea side, he espied a galley of Venice, wherein was an Earl of Flanders, who had lost two of his men, wishing within himself that he could be entertained in the Earl’s service, that he might be rid of the country of Cyprus ”

“ IN the famous isle of Cyprus, there is a stately city, called Famagosta, where once lived a wealthy noble citizen named Theodorus, who was left by his relations in great riches: He being left young by his parents, addicted himself to all manner of pleasures and pastime, often frequenting princes' courts, where he soon spent great part of his wealth in riotous living, to the grief of his friends and relations, who thinking to make him leave these courses, determined to marry him to a noble and rich citizen's daughter named Gratiana, and by consent of both parties he was married to her ”

“ Fortunatus having travelled over most part of the world, wanting nothing of worldly riches that his heart could wish, he began to consider the advancement of his children.
He then maintained a princely court, providing masters and learned men to instruct his children in all manner of learning and feats of chivalry, whereof the youngest was most inclined to behave himself manfully, which caused Fortunatus to bestow many jewels for jousting at Famagosta, where his youngest son won the victory. ”

“ He told her that could not be, for his treasure during his life was inexhaustible, and could not be spent spend what he would. Let me know, said the princess, from whence you have these great riches? Ah, said he, it was my dying father's command not to discover it to any; yet so dearly do I love you that I can deny you nothing. ”

“ She said to him return thanks to the giver of all good gifts, and of thy riches bestow it on the poor and needy. Then said Fortunatus, this I will willingly perform to the utmost of my power. Then she bid him follow her, and she conveyed him out of the wood, when he espied an inn, where men usually refresh themselves, then she vanished out of his sight: but before he entered the inn, he tried the purse, and drew forth ten crowns, whereof he was glad, and joyfully regaled himself in the inn, and called for meat, and said he would content them for it, for he was hungry ”

“ Presently after his return, he married the duke of Cleve’s daughter, who was a fair and beauteous lady; Fortunatus having bought for the wedding, at Venice, several costly jewels, garments of velvet silk, and cloth of gold. To the wedding resorted many lords of great estates, with many valiant knights and gentlemen, mounted on stately horses, tilt and tourney before the noble ladies there present, and as there was no small number of proper and comely gentlemen to attend at the wedding, yet was none so recommended for their behaviour as Fortunatus. ”

“ How Fortunatus buying severel great horses, which an Earl before had prized, was taken prisoner, and strictly examined concerning the purse. TWO miles from this wood, was a little town and a castle, where dwelt an Earl that owned the wood: Fortunatus took up his lodging in the best inn, and asked the host, if he could wish him to some good horses, of which the Earl had chosen three, and offered 300 crowns for them, but it was refused Fortunatus went into his chamber took out of his purse 600 crowns, and bid his host; send for the merchant to bring his horses to him. ”

“ FOrtunatus was sumptuously treated by the Soldan, and after supper he desired licence to bestow his gifts on the Soldan's servants, which was granted; then opened he his purse under the table, and gave rich gifts to all of them, according to their degree, insomuch that the Soldan marvelled; and being highly pleased, he told Fortunatus, that for his kindness he would shew him such rarities, that he never saw the like; then brought him to a tower made of marble stone, in the first room was several rich vessels and jewels, with great heaps of silver coined ”

“ After the nobles had finished their triumphs and jovial games, the duke of Cleves, the bride and bridegroom agreed to let their servants try their manhoop at several pastimes, for two rich jewels, estimated at a hundred crowns, and he that obtained the prize should have them, which made all the servants glad, every one, striving to do his best, so that the duke of Burgundy’s servant won one, and Fortunatus, the other ”

“ Now Fortunatus humbly begged his life of the Earl, and was willing to lose all his goods; the Earl being moved to save his life, at the intreaty of some of his men, delivered him his purse with the crowns in it, and charged him never more to come into his jurisdiction. Fortunatus rejoiced that he had so well escaped, and was not bereft of his precious Purse. After this he travelled towards his own country, having bought several horses and rich apparel, and several servants to attend him; he arrived at Famagosta, where it was told him that his father and mother were dead. ”

“ Fortunatus and his dear consort were no sooner laid in their tomb, but Andolocia, the youngest son, agreed with his elder brother, to fill four large coffers with gold out of the purse; that he should have the wishing-hat and a!l the visible estate, and he only the purse to bear him company in his travels ”

“ As people generally love their own likeness, this mother even doted on her eldest daughter, and at the same time, had a horrible aversion for the youngest. She made her eat in the kitchen, and work continually. ”

“ Gratiana being forced to dress her own meat and wash her clothes herself. Theodorus and his wife, sitting at a poor dinner, and the father beholding his son, could hardly refrain from weeping; which when his son perceived, being then eighteen years old, and was expert in hunting, hawking, and playing on the lute, which was his chief pastime, he spoke to his father and said. ”