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 The second Cause (and that which acted the more moderate) might be that of doing Justice; So, as that the injured might be repaired out of me, or else might understand they did but dream they were wronged, or know to whom else to seek for reparation: and withal, That such ill Doers as I am represented to be, might be condignly and exemplarily punished.

The Third is to sacrifice me unto particular revenge and spleen, viz. of these whom I have Eclipsed, so as they might shine again; and that such may see my heels tript up by foul play, whom by fair, they could never Out-run.

As to the first end and cause of my being troubled; It is perfectly answered, and (so far as concerns my Selfe) to my own content.

As to the Second, it had been answered, though it need no answer, if my many Expedients had been accepted, or considered.

And as to the Third, (as I said before) I do not believe that any who can be my Judges, will venture their Honour, Consciences, Credit or Estates, on such a Bottome: Onely I must confess, That