Asse couching betwixt] Issachar is compared to a strong Asse, or (as it is in the originall) a strong boned Asse, or an Asse of great bone; whose force shall be great, but he shall want courage, to resist his enemies. And the Land pleasant] Issachars Tribe placed in a fruitfull, and pleasant portion, and being of a dull spirit, shall rather give themselves to husbandry at home, then any valiant, or diligent undertakings abroad, as either those of Judah by wars, or those of Zebulun by merchandize; yet being strong, they shall be laborious in tillage, and so addict themselves to that peaceable, and quiet life, as rather to subject themselves to much toyle, and tribute within their own portion, then either to enlarge their their bounds, or to free themselves from tyranny, and oppression. It is so with many of the people in France, (as is observed by such as have seen the manner of that country) whose earthly minds are taken so much with the fruitfulnesse of the soyle, that if they may have a part in it with peace, they submit themselves to a most servile condition, whereby they undergo most heavy burdens of tribute, and other oppressions, rather like slaves then subjects, yet like a generation of Issachars, or dull Asses, beare all; which is a just ground for the proverbiall speech of the French King, and such vassals, viz. That he is the King of Asses, whereas other countries which hardly will maintain their people, make them more hardy and couragious.