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4                     small matter of help. But not long after hur fond father supposing hur fit for the university, disposed of hur ac- cordingly; but Sheffery grew negligent unknown to hur father, and minded more hur waggery than hur study; and hur father supposing hur to be capable to manage a parson's place, took a fur- ther care for hur, and went to the bishop, making suit for a benifice, which was granted, provided that hur should preach a sermon of apprebation. Old Shon ap                     Morgan being joyful at this answer, writ post to her son Sheffery, wishing hur with all speed to come, for hur was like to become a Welsh parson, and have a                     benefit of £40 per an, These good tidings so tickled the ears of Sheffery that he omitted no opportunity, but took horse, and rid full speed to hur father's house in Wales, who said hur was to preach before hur, and hur knew not what to think of it. The day appointed drawing near when Sheffery was to preach, being sensible of                     hur inability, but knew not what course to take, or how hur should perform the