DOMINICUS PIZIMENTIUS

TO HECTOR PIGNATELLUS

Once Troy had been safe by its Hector through the fates;
And seemed not to have feared the hostile hands.
So this excellent book, recalled from the Stygian shadows,
Will be safe here by the name of Hector alone.
Hector, you alone are the new glory of this great world,
Good Duke, you were worthy of a divine gift.
Caesar had entrusted the secrets of a powerful kingdom,
But to you a greater honor arises with time.
Heavenly nature calls these the secrets of the orb in this booklet,
Sprinkled with ambrosial liquid by the Parent.
Res had given other things to the people; yet to everyone, the presses
confess this one work to be more beautiful than all.
Afore other cities, therefore, may Vibo lift its head
Radiant, born to be ruled by a distinguished Prince.

Of Nicolaus Maraschius of Galliano

You, the soul’s redemption, will truly seek out the dregs,
I shall flee the fruits, for I avoid all fruitless labors.