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farther Examples, and, my Lord, some few Instances excepted, there is as much Difference between the Writings of Men of Quality and Scholars, as there is in the Behaviour of a Dancing Master and a Gentleman.

Your Lordship standeth upon such Advantage of Ground, that, when You have finished Your Studies, You need only write, and You will excell. Your Education giveth You the most difficult Part, and that Easiness and handsome Address in Writing, which is hardest to be attained by Persons bred in a meaner Way, will be Familiar to

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