Compare 1587 edition: 1 But Conanus Camber, a prince of great au|thoritie amongeſt them, as one that was diſcen|ded EEBO page image 105 of the bloud of Octauius ſometime king of Brytain,Conanus Cã|ber coũcelleth the Brytons to ſeeke for peace at the Scottiſh mens handes. went about with earneſt perſwaſions to remoue the reſidue of the nobilitie from this determination, aduiſing them to ſeeke for peace at the Scottiſh mens handes, rather than to life the doubtfull chaunce of Mars his iudgement, conſidering the feebleneſſe of theyr whole force now,Brytaine diſ|peopled of warlike mẽ by Maximianus. euer ſithence that the tyrant Maximianus had in manner emptied and diſpeopled the land of all ſuche able men as were apt for ſeruice in the warres.

Compare 1587 edition: 1 Conanus coun|cell is not re|ceyued.But this aduiſe of Conanus was very euill taken, and moued the multitude that heard him, to be greatly offended with his woordes, not ſpa|ring to ſay that hee ſpake like no true man nor louer of his countrey: ſo that the former ordi|nance, (that is to ſay, to ſeeke an end of the wars by dint of ſwoorde) was allowed for the beſt.

Compare 1587 edition: 1 The Brytons make their ap|preſts to go a|gainſt the Scottes.And herevpon there were muſters taken, ar|mure and weapon prouided, and bothe place and day appointed, where they ſhould aſſemble togi|ther to marche foorth toward the enimie. Cona|nus ſore lamenting theyr doings, called almigh|tie God to recorde, that that which he had ſayd, was ſpoken onely for the loue and zeale whiche he bare to his countrey, and ſithence his aduiſe might not be followed, he doubted greatly leaſt the ruine of the Bryttiſh eſtate by ſome fatall appointment drew faſt vpon them.