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who are solicitous of acquiring the favour of a prince, generally present him with whatever they possess that is most rare, curious, or valuable; as horses, arms, precious stones, &c. of a value commensurate with the dignity of the personage to whom they pay homage. For my part, my anxiety to present myself before you, with the best proof of my devotion, has not enabled me to discover, amongst all I possess, any thing that I esteem more, or