dove] The Dove was sent out the seventh day after the Raven, as vers. 10. sheweth; Noah was very desirous, and hopefull also to receive some good newes by such messengers, though they were mute; and he hoped the failing of the Raven would be recompenced by the faithfulnesse of the Dove, who by the manner of her flight lower and longer then that of the Raven would make a better discovery of the state of the the earth; and being more woed to humane habitation, and societie (but especially out of love to her mate left behinde) would returne againe, and bring with her some token of good tidings, if there were any. to see] See Note second, on vers. 5.