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6 Erasmus 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. psn
