more, sometimes a little less; though antiently the Proportion

was eleven for one. The Proportion in Spain hath a long time

remained near about twelve for one. The Proportion in the United

Provinces, by the Placcard 1622 (which is yet in force) is about

12 and two thirds fine silver, to one of Gold. But before I come

to set the Proportions that have been held in this Kingdom of

England I shall first set down, How I do inquire and resolve of

the said Proportions, to the end I may satisfy such whose