reckoned himself a mans Fellow when he had learnt to Swear and
Curse boldly.

Atten. I am perswaded that many do think, as you have said, that
to Swear, is a thing that does bravely become them, and that it is
the best way for a man, when he would put authority, or terrour
into his words, to stuff them full of the sin of Swearing.

Wise. You say right, else, as I am perswaded, men would not so
usually belch out their blasphemous Oaths, as they do: they take a
pride in it; they think that to swear is Gentleman-like; and having
once accustomed themselves unto it, they hardly leave it all the
days of their lives.

Atten. Well, but now we are upon it, pray shew me {31d} the
difference between Swearing and Cursing; for there is a difference,
is there not?

Wise. Yes: There is a difference between Swearing and Cursing,
Swearing, vain swearing, such as young Badman accustomed himself
unto. Now vain and sinful swearing, {31e} Is a light and wicked
calling of God, &c. to witness to our vain and foolish attesting of
things, and those things are of two sorts.

1. Things that we swear, are, or shall be done.

2. Things so sworn to, true or false.

1. Things that we swear, are, or shall be done. Thou swearest
thou hast done such a thing, that such a thing is so, or shall be