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1 ''buried, as it were, within the walls of one private Family: but also judged it worthy the Presse, even of a golden Character (if it were to be had) to the end, the whole World might receave comfort and profit by reading the same. ''

Having made this Resolution, a Difficultie presented itselfe to my Thoughts, under whose Shadow, or Patronage I might best shelter the Worke: unto which strife Your occurring to my cogitations, put an End, with the  of your ; ''so dazeling my Eyes, as I could discerne none other more Fit, or Worthy to imbrace, and protect so Glorious and memorable Example. ''

Of whose I am so confident that without further debate, I judge, this Enterchange of Freendshippe may worthily be made betweene the  and  (Madame) shal Patronize his  heere on Earth; and  shall become a Patrone and Intercessour for  in Heaven, 

By him, that am your Ladiships

professed Servant,

T. P.