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Vigilancy means (archaic) Vigilance..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(archaic) Vigilance..
this infinit confusion of opinions and sentences, which this goodly humane reason, by her certainty and cleare-sighted vigilancie brings forth in whatsoever it medleth withal […].
When thou seest justice executed on any, thou maist inwardly take delight in his vigilancy, to punish offenders, because it tends to publique quiet, yet shew pity to the offender, and ever Constitute the defect of his morality, thy precaution.
Any simple, improvident, and foolish youth would be stirred up to vigilancy by a few experiences with "the subtlety of spies, the wonderful cunning of Inn-keepers and baudes and the great danger of his life."
Thus the vigilancy and care of Captain Morgan was not sufficient to prevent every accident.
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Vigilancy means (archaic) Vigilance..
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this infinit confusion of opinions and sentences, which this goodly humane reason, by her certainty and cleare-sighted vigilancie brings forth in whatsoever it medleth withal […].
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