Whether the riot of courtesy displayed in it was typical of either England or Holland at that time I cannot say; but in neither country are we now so solicitous:-- _Salutations at meeting and parting._ Clemens.

David.
C.God save you David.
D.And you also Clemens.
C.God save you heartily.
D.And you also, as heartily.
C.How do you?
D.I am well I thank God; at your service: and you Clemens, how is it with you?
well?
C.I am also in health: how doth your father and mother?
D.They are in good health praised be God.
C.How goes it with you my good friend?
D.It goeth well with mee, goes it but so well with you.
C.I wish you good health.
D.I wish the same to you also.
C.I salute you.
D.And I you also.
C.Are you well?
are you in good health?
D.I am well, indeed I am in good health, I am healthful, and in prosperity.
C.That is good.

That is well.

That is pleasing to me.

That maketh mee glad.