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 then ever I did delight to make use of it.

Sir, I am not frequent in thus seeming to boast; 'tis the first time I have opened my self in this kind; I do not use to send the World a making Interrogatories (as above mentioned) such as I suppose, must be answered to my advantage; But those clamours and aspersions have called me to it, I could have been contented with the inward soft musick of a clear Conscience; without this unpleasant trumpeting of my self; but the vindication and concernment of others, who knowing me, have undertaken for me, have forced me to it. Nam qui Conscientiæ suæ fidens negligit famam, crudelis est amicis; among whom, I reckon you not the least, not the newest; I am sorry that great part of this Letter is but Allegations, not severally proved Truths; But let me remember you again; That I have employed my late leasure to compile a large Volume, wherein what is here wanting is abundantly supplyed. In the mean time, believe; that he who knows but how to make such Allegations, and to frame such a Contexture of