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Such was the number and variety of the Prose Works of this extraordinary man, which I have been able to discover, and am at liberty to mention; but we ought to keep in mind, that there must undoubtedly have been many more which are yet concealed; and we may add to the account, the numerous Letters which he wrote, of which a considerable part are yet unpublished. It is hoped that those persons in whose possession they are, will favour the world with them. JAMES BOSWELL.

'After my death I wish no other herald, 'No other speaker of my living actions, 'To keep mine honour from corruption, ' But such an honest chronicler as Griffith .'

, Henry VIII [Act IV. Sc. 2.]