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 without Examination; and therefore I was afraid that I might have been accused of betraying my Cause, if, whilst I endeavoured to act the Part of a Mediator, and to give to every Side its just due, I had omitted what these two elegant Advocates had severally alledged for their respective Hypotheses.

What Censure the World will pass upon my Performance, I know not; only I am willing to think that those who shall not agree to what I say, will grant that I have represented the Opinions of other Men with Impartiality and Candour, and that I have not discovered any Bigottry or Inclination to any one particular Side; which will be a good Step to make them believe, that I shall not obstinately defend any one Position, which may hereafter be proved to be erroneous.