have conceived by him, finish, by bringing forth sin, both it, and
their own damnation. {62d}

Atten. How {63a} much then doth it concern those Parents that love
their Children, to see, that if they go from them, they be put into
such Families as be good, that they may learn there betimes to
eschew evil, and to follow that which is good?

Wise. It doth concern them indeed; and it doth also concern them
{63b} that take Children into their Families, to take heed what
Children they receive. For a man may soon by a Bad boy, be
dammaged both in his Name, Estate, and Family, and also hindred in
his Peace and peaceable pursuit after God and godliness; I say, by
one such Vermin as a wicked and filthy Apprentice.

Atten. True, for one Sinner destroyeth much good, and a poor man
is better than a Lier. But many times a man cannot help it; for
such as at the beginning promise very fair, are by a little time
proved to be very Rogues, like young Badman.

Wise. That is true also, but when a man has done the best he can
to help it, he may with the more confidence expect the Blessing of
God to follow, or he shall have the more peace, if things go
contrary to his desire.

Atten. Well, but did Mr. Badman and his Master agree so well? I
mean his last Master, since they were Birds of a Feather, I mean,
since they were so well met for wickedness.

Wise. This second Master, was, as before I told you, bad enough,