10. As to the propagation and improvement of useful learning.

The same may be said concerning it as was above said concerning

manufactures, and the arts of delight and ornaments; for in the great

vast city there can be no so odd a conceit or design whereunto some

assistance may not be found, which in the thin, scattered way of

habitation may not be.

11. As for the increase of people by generation. I see no great

difference from either of the two states, for the same may be hindered or

promoted in either from the same causes.

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