Is not this the word] They would seeme Prophets, in oretelling the evill; that Moses might beare the blame, if they miscarried in their way, as if he (with ignorance and confidence) had drawn them into danger against their premonition. It is very incident to querulous natures, to thinke themselves wiser then their governours, and it is very necessary that such be as low in humilitie, as they are high in authoritie, that they may patiently beare the impatient and passionate reproaches of inferiours.