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I have endeavour'd to take in as many of his disputed Beauties as my Plan would admit, especially his Machinery, which I doubt not will be highly agreeable to all the Admirers of the Marvellous.

is needless to attempt a labour'd Encomium of the Original, which is perhaps the best as well as oldest Burlesque in the World; since the Iliad, so necessary for understanding the Intention of it, is now in every English Reader's Hands. But howsoever this faint Imitation may be receiv'd by the World, my Experience of Your Lordship's Friendship assures me no Trifle will be unacceptable to You; which gives me an Opportunity of declaring my self, with all Sincerity and Gratitude,

S. Wesley