"There are many who do a larger business, and hold their heads higher; but Giles Fletcher is well esteemed as a good workman, whose wares can be depended upon.

It is often said of him that did he take less pains he would thrive more; but he handles each bow that he makes as if he loved it, and finishes and polishes each with his own hand.

Therefore he doeth not so much trade as those who are less particular with their wares, for he hath to charge a high price to be able to live.

But none who have ever bought his bows have regretted the silver which they cost.

Many and many a gross of arrowheads have I sold him, and he is well-nigh as particular in their make as he is over the spring and temper of his own bows.