I could state that for a truth, upon my death-bed.

And as a proof that the circumstance is not rare, I aver that they have a thing which they call a fire-engine, which vomits forth great streams of water, and is kept always in readiness, by night and by day, to rush to houses that are burning.

You would think one engine would be sufficient, but some great cities have a hundred; they keep men hired, and pay them by the month to do nothing but put out fires.

For a certain sum of money other men will insure that your house shall not burn down; and if it burns they will pay you for it.

There are hundreds and thousands of schools, and any body may go and learn to be wise, like a priest.