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 ''first, and to prepossess the World in favour of my Cause, by this Dedication. For those that consider that the Vertues which make up a great Character, such as Magnanimity, Capacity for the highest Employments, Depth of Judgment, Sagacity, Elocution, and Fidelity, are united in as eminent a Degree in Your Lordship, as they are found asunder in the true Characters of the Ancient Worthies; that all this is rendred yet more Illustrious by Your Exemplary Piety and Concern for the Church of England, and Your Zeal for the Rights and Honour of the English Monarchy; and''