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The Epistle Dedicatory.


could propagate this good, and that all Detractors might be turned into Actors, and then I know it would much mitigate their rigour in censuring others, when as they themselves were also exposed unto the same Hazzard.

I think it impertinent to acquaint your Honour with the Nature
of the Work, my Pains in translating, or the Benefit that may
ensue thereon, for that I know your Honour ignorant of
nothing in this kind; neither doubt I of your
favourable acceptance of the good will of
him, that thinks himself much
honoured by being

———————————————Yours,



——————————Thomas Johnson.

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