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very name. But I, besides that I have wholly
avoided it, I have so moderated my stile, that
the understanding Reader will easily perceive
my endeavours herein were rather to make
mirth than bite. Nor have I, after the Example
of Juvenal, raked up that forgotten sink of filth
and ribaldry, but laid before you things rather
ridiculous than dishonest. And now, if there
be any one that is yet dissatisfied, let him at
least remember that it is no dishonour to be
discommended by Folly; and having brought
her in speaking, it was but fit that I kept up the
character of the person. But why do I run over
these things to you, a person so excellent an
Advocate that no man better defends his Client,
though the cause many times be none of the
best? Farewell, my best disputant More, and
stoutly defend your Moriæ.
From the Country,
the 5th of the Ides of June.
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