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176 of Times, the lnterest of Parties, their different Views, and the several Schemes they pursue; I do not intend to say what Talents are required in an Historian, it will run me off too much from the Style l am to speak of, if I should enlarge upon them.

Every body knoweth the general Design of History, and among those who are in all Points qualiﬁed to undertake it, they will excell, who have the brightest Genius, and the most lively Wit. Perhaps, Your Lordship will wonder, I am sure many People will condemn me for this Assertion, but I cannot help it, my Lord, Rh