So I entred upon a Consultation with myself for the providing against this.

One way was the getting of me a Wife, but that I was resolved never to do.

Then I began to enquire for some poor body to live with me, to dress my Victuals for me, that I might live at a little more ease, but could not find any to my mind.

Whereupon I considered, that there was no better way, than to take one of my poor Country-mens Children, whom I might bring up to learn both my own Language and Religion.

And this might be not only Charity to the Child, but a kindness to my self also afterwards.