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 the British Ocean," first printed in 4to. about the year 1627.

Which match, the author of the Dedication tells us, Thomas More was very instrumental in making. He died April xi A.D. 1625, aged 59. Over his grave, it's said, was soon after laid a monumental stone of white marble at the charge of the English clergy at Rome, on which is the following inscription in capital letters.