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 Upon the first of which heads, viz. My Avarice, Enquire whether I ever spake word to get my Salaries augmented; Did I ever ask Fee? Did ever any Man perceive the least slackness in my duty where 'twas wanting? How often have I refused Fees? What Artifices have I used to refuse them, and yet not seem to do it towards decayed persons of Quality? And whereas I was Physitian of the Army, Did I not without sticking serve the Generals and the Officers Families, even their Wives Children and Servants, yea without the least grumbling serve all persons gratis, though not of the Army, with many other extraordinary services? What Tradesman or Workman did I ever imploy in my private Capacity, whom I did not pay freely, speedily, and liberally? Let it be enquired whether I have not yearly given away more then I spent upon my own person? What place or Office did I ever strive for? How have I endeavoured to decline those I had? Did I get a penny as the Lord Lieutenants Secretary? in which place I verily believe the gaining of 1000 l. per annum might have been justified? Did I take any