Candidate rules
Spelling rules suggested by comparing our TCP originals, word by word, with Project Puritas's modernised editions of the same books. A candidate is not a rule: nothing changes in the reader until a reviewer approves it, which creates a real rule with the evidence as its rationale. Every preview below is our own text, as printed and then with the candidate applied, marked as the reader marks it.
77,018 candidates: 77,018 waiting, 0 approved, 0 dismissed · latest import puritas-full-2026-10-19. Consistency is how often Puritas made the change where it had the word on its own; reach is how many places a rule would change across the whole corpus, estimated from the works compared.
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vv → w (1,075)
Two v's (or u's) for w: vvhich → which.
996 can be approved together (98.0%+ consistent, enough evidence), reaching about 131,223 places across the corpus.
3 changes in 2 works · 15.7% consistent (3 of 19) · reach ~20 · MorphAdorner: unknown · also → matthew (16)
Puritas changed it in 15.7% of places, under the 98% bar: check the unchanged places first.
PrintedMATHEVVEMATHEWE… and Luke doe sette downe the exposition of the Parable, as if that Christe …With ruleMATHEVVEMATHEWE… and Luke doe sette downe the exposition of the Parable, as if that Christe …John Calvin · Harmony of the Gospels · p. 352 · Open in the reader
Printed… abuſe the ſame, euen againſt Chriſt and his Apoſtles: yet did Chriſt teach, as MATHEVVEMATHEWE witneſſeth, that this ſame was to be appointed in the chriſtian church retaining euen …With rule… abuſe the ſame, euen againſt Chriſt and his Apoſtles: yet did Chriſt teach, as MATHEVVEMATHEWE witneſſeth, that this ſame was to be appointed in the chriſtian church retaining euen …Theodore Beza · Propositions and Principles of Divinity Disputed · p. 251 · Open in the reader
vvhoewhoeMorphAdorner disagrees
3 changes in 2 works · 15.0% consistent (3 of 20) · reach ~21 · MorphAdorner: disagree · also → who (17)
Puritas changed it in 15.0% of places, under the 98% bar: check the unchanged places first.
Printed1…. 7. 8. VVhoeWhoe ſo truſteth in the LORDE, ſhall bee as a tree that is planted by …With rule1…. 7. 8. VVhoeWhoe ſo truſteth in the LORDE, ſhall bee as a tree that is planted by …John Calvin · Sermons on Job · Open in the reader
PrintedVVhoeWhoe are to be rekoned in the number of the fathers, in the same place.With ruleVVhoeWhoe are to be rekoned in the number of the fathers, in the same place.John Calvin · Harmony of the Gospels · Open in the reader
lavvelaweMorphAdorner disagrees
11 changes in 3 works · 4.0% consistent (11 of 275) · reach ~289 · MorphAdorner: disagree · also → law (264)
Puritas changed it in 4.0% of places, under the 98% bar: check the unchanged places first.
Printed… not (saith he) blame single life or continencie, but he accuseth them that by LAVVELAWE INACTED COMPEL men to follow these. And men made themselues chast for the kingdome …With rule… not (saith he) blame single life or continencie, but he accuseth them that by LAVVELAWE INACTED COMPEL men to follow these. And men made themselues chast for the kingdome …William Perkins · A Reformed Catholic · p. 164 · Open in the reader
PrintedPRINCIPLES VPON THE SIXT COMMAVNDEMENT OF GODS LAVVELAWE. XXXV.With rulePRINCIPLES VPON THE SIXT COMMAVNDEMENT OF GODS LAVVELAWE. XXXV.Theodore Beza · Propositions and Principles of Divinity Disputed · p. 86 · Open in the reader
knovveknoweMorphAdorner disagrees
10 changes in 9 works · 3.7% consistent (10 of 270) · reach ~284 · MorphAdorner: disagree · also → know (260)
Puritas changed it in 3.7% of places, under the 98% bar: check the unchanged places first.
Printed… God, doubtles thou art our father, though ABRAHAM BE IGNORANT of vs, and Israel KNOVVEKNOWE VS NOT. Now if Abraham knewe not his posteritie: neither Marie, nor Peter, nor …With rule… God, doubtles thou art our father, though ABRAHAM BE IGNORANT of vs, and Israel KNOVVEKNOWE VS NOT. Now if Abraham knewe not his posteritie: neither Marie, nor Peter, nor …William Perkins · A Reformed Catholic · p. 260 · Open in the reader
Printed… of glorie. Whereto are we ſo curious of the tyme of the generall judgement? KnovveKnowe vve not, that, our ovvne death is our particulare judgement? Know I not, that …With rule… of glorie. Whereto are we ſo curious of the tyme of the generall judgement? KnovveKnowe vve not, that, our ovvne death is our particulare judgement? Know I not, that …Robert Rollock · Lectures Upon the Epistles to the Thessalonians · p. 233 · Open in the reader
vvarreswarresMorphAdorner disagrees
3 changes in 3 works · 11.5% consistent (3 of 26) · reach ~27 · MorphAdorner: disagree · also → wars (23)
Puritas changed it in 11.5% of places, under the 98% bar: check the unchanged places first.
PrintedVVArresWarres are lawfull only when Magistrates are driven to take weapons in hand to execute …With ruleVVArresWarres are lawfull only when Magistrates are driven to take weapons in hand to execute …Richard Bernard · The Bibles Abstract and Epitome · p. 169 · Open in the reader
PrintedVers. 1. VVArresWarres] That is, those emulations, strifes, and contentions, whereof the Apostle had spoken, Chap. 3. 14. and …With ruleVers. 1. VVArresWarres] That is, those emulations, strifes, and contentions, whereof the Apostle had spoken, Chap. 3. 14. and …John Downame · Westminster Annotations · Open in the reader
lovveloweMorphAdorner disagrees
3 changes in 3 works · 10.7% consistent (3 of 28) · reach ~29 · MorphAdorner: disagree · also → low (25)
Puritas changed it in 10.7% of places, under the 98% bar: check the unchanged places first.
PrintedThe Properties. The properties are 2. It is LovveLowe. Parts. Little.With ruleThe Properties. The properties are 2. It is LovveLowe. Parts. Little.Thomas Adams · The Happiness of the Church · p. 261 · Open in the reader
PrintedTo the right VVorshipfull. SR. THOMAS LOVVELOWE KNIGHT GOVERNOUR, THE DEPUTIES, ASSISTANTS, AND GENERALITIE of that auncient, much famous, & moſt vvorthy …With ruleTo the right VVorshipfull. SR. THOMAS LOVVELOWE KNIGHT GOVERNOUR, THE DEPUTIES, ASSISTANTS, AND GENERALITIE of that auncient, much famous, & moſt vvorthy …William Loe · The Merchant Real · Open in the reader
vvhylewhyleMorphAdorner disagrees
3 changes in 3 works · 10.3% consistent (3 of 29) · reach ~30 · MorphAdorner: disagree · also → while (26)
Puritas changed it in 10.3% of places, under the 98% bar: check the unchanged places first.
PrintedVvhyleWhyle the lorde Cobham was thus in the tower / he sent out preuylye vnto his …With ruleVvhyleWhyle the lorde Cobham was thus in the tower / he sent out preuylye vnto his …John Bale · Brief Chronicle Concerning Examination and Death of John Oldcastle · Open in the reader
Printed3 And call for grace VvhyleWhyle they haue space.With rule3 And call for grace VvhyleWhyle they haue space.John Bale · A Mystery of Iniquity Disclosed and Confuted · p. 78 · Open in the reader
vveekeweekeMorphAdorner disagrees
6 changes in 5 works · 4.1% consistent (6 of 145) · reach ~152 · MorphAdorner: disagree · also → week (139)
Puritas changed it in 4.1% of places, under the 98% bar: check the unchanged places first.
PrintedPrinted The second VVeekeWeeke of Ianuary. 1642.With rulePrinted The second VVeekeWeeke of Ianuary. 1642.Charles Herle · Answer t o Doctor Fearne · Open in the reader
Printed… yeeres end; THOVGH THEY HEARE MORNING SERMON, AND MORNING PRAYERS EVERY DAY OF THE VVEEKEWEEKE. Thus farre this reverend Bishop, whose words and practise I would the grosse and …With rule… yeeres end; THOVGH THEY HEARE MORNING SERMON, AND MORNING PRAYERS EVERY DAY OF THE VVEEKEWEEKE. Thus farre this reverend Bishop, whose words and practise I would the grosse and …William Prynne · The Players Scourge · p. 530 · Open in the reader
ievviewMorphAdorner disagrees
4 changes in 3 works · 5.8% consistent (4 of 68) · reach ~71 · MorphAdorner: disagree · also → jew (64)
Puritas changed it in 5.8% of places, under the 98% bar: check the unchanged places first.
Printed… TREATISE OF THE FOVRE DEGENERATE SONNES, The ATHEIST, the MAGITIAN, the IDOLATER, and the IEVVIEW.With rule… TREATISE OF THE FOVRE DEGENERATE SONNES, The ATHEIST, the MAGITIAN, the IDOLATER, and the IEVVIEW.John Weemes · Treatise of the Four Degenerate Sons · p. 1 · Open in the reader
Printed… by his Death hee was to accomplish: To confirme the CHRISTIAN; and conuince the IEVVIEW.With rule… by his Death hee was to accomplish: To confirme the CHRISTIAN; and conuince the IEVVIEW.William Guild · Moses Unveiled · Open in the reader
vvaieswaiesMorphAdorner disagrees
5 changes in 5 works · 4.2% consistent (5 of 118) · reach ~124 · MorphAdorner: disagree · also → ways (113)
Puritas changed it in 4.2% of places, under the 98% bar: check the unchanged places first.
PrintedVVAiesWaies strange, and admirable, p. 568 e. 12. p. 620.With ruleVVAiesWaies strange, and admirable, p. 568 e. 12. p. 620.Samuel Clarke · A Mirror both for Saints and Sinners · Open in the reader
Printed… the mo…e kn…wing the Reader is, and the more experienced in the VVaiesWaies of Ch…ist, the more delight may …e take in, and the more p …With rule… the mo…e kn…wing the Reader is, and the more experienced in the VVaiesWaies of Ch…ist, the more delight may …e take in, and the more p …Thomas Shepard · The First Principles of the Oracles of God · Open in the reader
vvorkeworkeMorphAdorner disagrees
10 changes in 6 works · 1.9% consistent (10 of 526) · reach ~553 · MorphAdorner: disagree · also → work (516)
Puritas changed it in 1.9% of places, under the 98% bar: check the unchanged places first.
PrintedMORE VVORKEWORKE FOR A MASSE.With ruleMORE VVORKEWORKE FOR A MASSE.Alexander Cooke · More Work for a Mass-Priest · p. 1 · Open in the reader
PrintedVVORKEWORKE AND MORE VVORKEWORKE FOR A MASSE PRIEST.With ruleVVORKEWORKE AND MORE VVORKEWORKE FOR A MASSE PRIEST.Alexander Cooke · Work More Work and a Little More Work for a Mass-Priest · p. 1 · Open in the reader
vvalkewalkeMorphAdorner disagrees
6 changes in 3 works · 3.0% consistent (6 of 196) · reach ~206 · MorphAdorner: disagree · also → walk (190)
Puritas changed it in 3.0% of places, under the 98% bar: check the unchanged places first.
PrintedChap▪ 1 VVAlkeWalke in truth, 2. Diotrephes, 9. Demetrius, Ʋerſe. 12.With ruleChap▪ 1 VVAlkeWalke in truth, 2. Diotrephes, 9. Demetrius, Ʋerſe. 12.Ezekiel Culverwell · A Ready Way to Remember the Scriptures · p. 92 · Open in the reader
PrintedBut I pray you, why doth ye scripture vse thys terme, VValKeWalke, rather than ony other?With ruleBut I pray you, why doth ye scripture vse thys terme, VValKeWalke, rather than ony other?Thomas Becon · A Pleasant New Nosegay · Open in the reader
novvenoweMorphAdorner disagrees
6 changes in 4 works · 2.4% consistent (6 of 241) · reach ~254 · MorphAdorner: disagree · also → now (235)
Puritas changed it in 2.4% of places, under the 98% bar: check the unchanged places first.
PrintedNOvveNowe they mocke mee vvhich are yonger than I, vvhoſe fathers I haue refuſed to …With ruleNOvveNowe they mocke mee vvhich are yonger than I, vvhoſe fathers I haue refuſed to …John Calvin · Sermons on Job · p. 553 · Open in the reader
PrintedNOvveNowe all is done my souleWith ruleNOvveNowe all is done my souleWilliam Loe · Songs of Zion · Open in the reader
crovvnecrowneMorphAdorner disagrees
3 changes in 2 works · 3.6% consistent (3 of 82) · reach ~86 · MorphAdorner: disagree · also → crown (79)
Puritas changed it in 3.6% of places, under the 98% bar: check the unchanged places first.
PrintedPAVLS CROVVNECROWNE OF Reioycing.With rulePAVLS CROVVNECROWNE OF Reioycing.Thomas Granger · Pauls Crown of Rejoicing · p. 1 · Open in the reader
PrintedTHE CATHOLICKS CROVVNECROWNE.With ruleTHE CATHOLICKS CROVVNECROWNE.John Gee · The Foot out of the Snare · p. 98 · Open in the reader
lavvfulllawfullMorphAdorner disagrees
4 changes in 4 works · 2.2% consistent (4 of 175) · reach ~184 · MorphAdorner: disagree · also → lawful (171)
Puritas changed it in 2.2% of places, under the 98% bar: check the unchanged places first.
Printed… Westminster, Dated Edin. Iune 18. 1646. The smallest (say they) of Christs Truths (if it be LavvfullLawfull to call any of them small) is of greater moment than all the other …With rule… Westminster, Dated Edin. Iune 18. 1646. The smallest (say they) of Christs Truths (if it be LavvfullLawfull to call any of them small) is of greater moment than all the other …Alexander Shields · A Hind Let Loose · p. 76 · Open in the reader
PrintedWhether it be LavvfullLawfull for Church-Covernours to Command indifferent decent things in the administration of Gods Worship …With ruleWhether it be LavvfullLawfull for Church-Covernours to Command indifferent decent things in the administration of Gods Worship …William Prynne · A Quench-Coal · p. 333 · Open in the reader
vvilwilMorphAdorner disagrees
7 changes in 6 works · 1.2% consistent (7 of 560) · reach ~588 · MorphAdorner: disagree · also → will (553)
Puritas changed it in 1.2% of places, under the 98% bar: check the unchanged places first.
Printed… in the vvorld to come. And our Doctours gather this hēce, THE BLESSED GOD VVILWIL CARY THE IVST PEOPLE INTO PARADISE AND HIS GLORY SHALL BE AMONGEST THEM. This …With rule… in the vvorld to come. And our Doctours gather this hēce, THE BLESSED GOD VVILWIL CARY THE IVST PEOPLE INTO PARADISE AND HIS GLORY SHALL BE AMONGEST THEM. This …Hugh Broughton · A Reply Upon Winton · p. 18 · Open in the reader
PrintedAND VVHOSOEVER VVILWIL] According to the promiſe, Chap. 21.6. To him that is athirſt I will give of …With ruleAND VVHOSOEVER VVILWIL] According to the promiſe, Chap. 21.6. To him that is athirſt I will give of …David Pareus · Commentary on Revelation · p. 594 · Open in the reader
vvhatsoeuerwhatsoeuerMorphAdorner disagrees
4 changes in 4 works · 2.1% consistent (4 of 190) · reach ~200 · MorphAdorner: disagree · also → whatsoever (186)
Puritas changed it in 2.1% of places, under the 98% bar: check the unchanged places first.
PrintedVVHatſoeuerWhatsoeuer is ſufficient to make a particuler man a true Chriſtian and in ſtate of …With ruleVVHatſoeuerWhatsoeuer is ſufficient to make a particuler man a true Chriſtian and in ſtate of …Henry Jacob · Defense of the Churches and Ministry of England · p. 7 · Open in the reader
PrintedVVHatſoeuerWhatsoeuer is ſufficient to make a particular man a true Chriſtiā & in ſtate of ſaluatiō …With ruleVVHatſoeuerWhatsoeuer is ſufficient to make a particular man a true Chriſtiā & in ſtate of ſaluatiō …Francis Johnson · Answer to Mr Jacobs Defense of the Churches and Ministry of England · p. 4 · Open in the reader
alvvayesalwayesMorphAdorner disagrees
3 changes in 3 works · 2.4% consistent (3 of 122) · reach ~128 · MorphAdorner: disagree · also → always (119)
Puritas changed it in 2.4% of places, under the 98% bar: check the unchanged places first.
Printed… other such sports, either in publike, or in private chambers. Considering, THAT THEY HAVE ALVVAYESALWAYES BEENE OPPOSED, CONDEMNED AND SVPPRESSED IN AND BY THE CHVRCH. AS BRINGING ALONG WITH …With rule… other such sports, either in publike, or in private chambers. Considering, THAT THEY HAVE ALVVAYESALWAYES BEENE OPPOSED, CONDEMNED AND SVPPRESSED IN AND BY THE CHVRCH. AS BRINGING ALONG WITH …William Prynne · The Players Scourge · p. 636 · Open in the reader
Printed… ſpeaketh as de futuro, I VVILL not contend FOR EVER, I VVILL not be ALVVAYESALWAYES wroth. Secondly, It may be objected, That God may be ſaid to be the …With rule… ſpeaketh as de futuro, I VVILL not contend FOR EVER, I VVILL not be ALVVAYESALWAYES wroth. Secondly, It may be objected, That God may be ſaid to be the …John Sherman · A Greek in the Temple · p. 66 · Open in the reader
vvorkesworkesMorphAdorner disagrees
6 changes in 5 works · 1.2% consistent (6 of 481) · reach ~505 · MorphAdorner: disagree · also → works (475)
Puritas changed it in 1.2% of places, under the 98% bar: check the unchanged places first.
Printed… whome VVITHOVT ANY LABOVR OR VVORKE DONE, iniquities are remitted and sinne couered: NO VVORKESWORKES OF REPENTANCE required of them, but ONELY THAT THEY BELEEVE. & cap. 3. Neither working any …With rule… whome VVITHOVT ANY LABOVR OR VVORKE DONE, iniquities are remitted and sinne couered: NO VVORKESWORKES OF REPENTANCE required of them, but ONELY THAT THEY BELEEVE. & cap. 3. Neither working any …William Perkins · A Reformed Catholic · p. 89 · Open in the reader
PrintedVVOrkesWorkes done before the grace of Christ, and the inspiration of his Spirit, are not …With ruleVVOrkesWorkes done before the grace of Christ, and the inspiration of his Spirit, are not …William Prynne · The Church of Englands Antithesis to Arminianism · p. 5 · Open in the reader
suumswmMorphAdorner disagrees
13 changes in 4 works · 0.4% consistent (13 of 2,877) · reach ~3,025 · MorphAdorner: disagree
Puritas changed it in 0.4% of places, under the 98% bar: check the unchanged places first.
Printed… Rex: quod OMNES, tam clerici quam laici, qui Chartas habebant, venirent AD NOVUM SIGILLUM SUUMSWM ad Chartas ſuas renovandas: & niſi fecerint; NIHIL quod actum fuerat PER SIGILLUM SUUMSWM VETUS …With rule… Rex: quod OMNES, tam clerici quam laici, qui Chartas habebant, venirent AD NOVUM SIGILLUM SUUMSWM ad Chartas ſuas renovandas: & niſi fecerint; NIHIL quod actum fuerat PER SIGILLUM SUUMSWM VETUS …William Prynne · The Opening of the Great Seal of England · p. 11 · Open in the reader
Printed… careat impetrato. Secundum quae quidem verba Reginae Angliae quae pro tempo…e ſuerunt AURUM SUUMSWM petierunt et habuerunt tempo…ibus retroactis.With rule… careat impetrato. Secundum quae quidem verba Reginae Angliae quae pro tempo…e ſuerunt AURUM SUUMSWM petierunt et habuerunt tempo…ibus retroactis.William Prynne · Aurum Regina · p. 36 · Open in the reader
vvelwelMorphAdorner disagrees
3 changes in 3 works · 1.9% consistent (3 of 154) · reach ~162 · MorphAdorner: disagree · also → well (151)
Puritas changed it in 1.9% of places, under the 98% bar: check the unchanged places first.
Printed… FACVLTIE OF DOING GOOD: that by mercy preventing him, he may BEGIN TO VVILL VVELWEL, and by mercy cō ming after he may doe the good he will. Bernard …With rule… FACVLTIE OF DOING GOOD: that by mercy preventing him, he may BEGIN TO VVILL VVELWEL, and by mercy cō ming after he may doe the good he will. Bernard …William Perkins · A Reformed Catholic · p. 24 · Open in the reader
PrintedFARE VVELWEL.With ruleFARE VVELWEL.Henrich Bullinger · The Hope of the Faithful · Open in the reader
vvherforewherforeMorphAdorner disagrees
4 changes in 2 works · 1.3% consistent (4 of 305) · reach ~322 · MorphAdorner: disagree · also → wherefore (279), wherefor (22)
Puritas changed it in 1.3% of places, under the 98% bar: check the unchanged places first.
Printed¶ VVHERFOREWHERFORE let al chryſtē mē learne to knowe that the promiſe is vniuerſall perteynynge to …With rule¶ VVHERFOREWHERFORE let al chryſtē mē learne to knowe that the promiſe is vniuerſall perteynynge to …Philipp Melanchthon · The Justification of Man by Faith Only · p. xx · Open in the reader
Printed4VvherforeWherfore in a …yre Thu haddest thy hyre.With rule4VvherforeWherfore in a …yre Thu haddest thy hyre.John Bale · A Mystery of Iniquity Disclosed and Confuted · Open in the reader
shevvedshewedMorphAdorner disagrees
3 changes in 3 works · 1.1% consistent (3 of 259) · reach ~272 · MorphAdorner: disagree · also → showed (256)
Puritas changed it in 1.1% of places, under the 98% bar: check the unchanged places first.
PrintedVVHEREIN IS SHEVVEDSHEWED the danger of ſelfe-loue, and the ſweetneſſe of true Friendſhip.With ruleVVHEREIN IS SHEVVEDSHEWED the danger of ſelfe-loue, and the ſweetneſſe of true Friendſhip.Robert Cushman · A Sermon Preached at Plymouth 9 December 1621 · Open in the reader
PrintedWHEREIN IS SHEVVEDSHEWED VVHAT IT IS, THE NATVRE AND CAVSES OF this ſinne, the divers kindes of …With ruleWHEREIN IS SHEVVEDSHEWED VVHAT IT IS, THE NATVRE AND CAVSES OF this ſinne, the divers kindes of …John Downame · A Treatise Against Lying · Open in the reader
shevvshewMorphAdorner disagrees
3 changes in 3 works · 0.7% consistent (3 of 422) · reach ~443 · MorphAdorner: disagree · also → show (419)
Puritas changed it in 0.7% of places, under the 98% bar: check the unchanged places first.
Printed… who ſaieſt to the Priſoners GOE FORTH, and to them that are in darkneſſe SHEVVSHEW YOUR SELVES) this mean and unworthy Goſpel Plea, for the lawfulneſſe and continuance of …With rule… who ſaieſt to the Priſoners GOE FORTH, and to them that are in darkneſſe SHEVVSHEW YOUR SELVES) this mean and unworthy Goſpel Plea, for the lawfulneſſe and continuance of …William Prynne · A Gospel Plea for Maintenance of the Ministers · Open in the reader
PrintedReason II. Exod. 20 8. And SHEVVSHEW MERCIE vpon thousands in them that loue me, and keepe my commandements. Hence I …With ruleReason II. Exod. 20 8. And SHEVVSHEW MERCIE vpon thousands in them that loue me, and keepe my commandements. Hence I …William Perkins · A Reformed Catholic · p. 107 · Open in the reader
ovvneowneMorphAdorner disagrees
3 changes in 3 works · 0.2% consistent (3 of 1,146) · reach ~1,204 · MorphAdorner: disagree · also → own (1,143)
Puritas changed it in 0.2% of places, under the 98% bar: check the unchanged places first.
PrintedAN ANSVVER TO THE FISHER CATCHAT IN HIS OVVNEOWNE NET, by the ſame Author. Theſe three laſt bookes containing but ſome ſixe ſheetes …With ruleAN ANSVVER TO THE FISHER CATCHAT IN HIS OVVNEOWNE NET, by the ſame Author. Theſe three laſt bookes containing but ſome ſixe ſheetes …John Gee · The Foot out of the Snare · p. 95 · Open in the reader
PrintedBEholde here it is. Let euery manne looke not for his oVVneowne profit, but for the profit of other. Howe doth ye sauour of this floure …With ruleBEholde here it is. Let euery manne looke not for his oVVneowne profit, but for the profit of other. Howe doth ye sauour of this floure …Thomas Becon · A Pleasant New Nosegay · Open in the reader