What need the snail care for eyes when he feels the
way with his two horns as well as if he were as quick-sighted
as a decipherer? There is a fish that, having no wings, supports
herself in the air with her fins. Admit that you had neither wit
nor capacity, as sure, in my judgement, there is none equal unto
you in idiotism, yet if you have simplicity and secrecy, serpents
themselves will think you a serpent, for what serpent is there but
hides his sting, and yet, whatsoever be wanting, a good plausible
tongue in such a man of employment can hardly be spared, which,
as the forenamed serpent with his winding tail fetcheth in those
that come near him, so with a ravishing tale it gathers all men’s
hearts unto him;