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the Greatness and Dignity of his Subject, and none was better qualified to adorn it; for his Genius was equal to the Majesty of the Roman Empire, and every Way capable of the mighty Undertaking; he is not so copious in Words, as abundant in Matter, rich in his Expression, grave, majestic, and lively, and if I may have Liberty to enlarge on the old Commendation, I would say his Style floweth with Milk and Honey, in such Abundance, such Pleasure and Sweetness, that when once Your Lordship is Proficient enough to read him readily, You will go on with unwearied Delight, and
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