In those ancient and reverend dayes, whereof I am now to speake, the high renowne and admirable wisedome of _Salomon_, King of Great Brittain, was most famous throughout all parts of the world; for answering all doubtfull questions and demaunds whatsoever, that possibly could be propounded to him. So that many resorted to him, from the most remote and furthest off countreyes, to heare his miraculous knowledge and experience, yea, and to crave his counsell, in matters of greatest importance. Among the rest of them which repaired thither, was a rich yong Gentleman, honourably descended, named _Melisso_, who came from the City of _Laiazzo_, where he was both borne, and dwelt. In his riding towards _France_, as he passed by _Naples_, hee overtooke another yong Gentleman, a native of _Antioch_, and named _Giosefo_, whose journey lay the same way as the others did. Having ridden in company some few dayes together, as it is a custome commonly observed among Travellers, to understand one anothers Countrey and condition, as also to what part his occasions call him: so happened it with them, _Giosefo_ directly telling him, that he journyed towards the wise King _Salomon_, to desire his advise what meanes he should observe, in the reclaiming of a wilfull wife, the most froward and selfe-willed woman that ever lived; whom neither faire perswasions, nor gentle courtesies could in any manner prevaile withall. Afterward he demaunded of _Melisso_, to know the occasion of his travell, and whither. Now trust me Sir, answered _Melisso_, I am a native of _Laiazzo_, and as you are vexed with one great misfortune, even so am I offended with another. I am young, wealthy, well derived by birth, and allow liberall expences, for maintaining a worthy table in my house, without distinguishing persons by their rancke and quality, but make it free for all commers, both of the city, & all places els. Notwithstanding all which bounty and honourable entertainement, I cannot meet with any man that loveth me. In which respect, I journey to the same place as you doe, to crave the counsell of so wise a King, what I should doe, whereby I might procure men to love me. Thus like two well-met friendly companions, they rode on together, untill they arrived in Great Britaine, where, by meanes of the Noble Barons attending on the King; they were brought before him. _Melisso_ delivered his minde in very few words, whereto the King made no other answere, but this: Learne to love. Which was no sooner spoken, but _Melisso_ was dismissed from the Kings presence.