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. A collection of emblemes, ancient and moderne : quickened vvith metricall illustrations, both morall and divine : and disposed into lotteries, that instruction and good counsell may bee furthered by an honest and pleasant recreation . fought out ^uchOn whom I Courtefies might have beflowne,Than^feeke to cure Misfortunes of mine owne. No doubt, but, every day,your Lordfliip hearesInventions which may better fleafeyour earesThan thefe I nowftefent; And, yet you might{For ought lknew)findefro^t, or our flame EMBLEMS, or fomevXcsinthem,Which from your Honowx ..fome rejpefis may win them;Bvnfer thatgoodMoxd^ixS-t^ which theyTo Vulgar Vnderfattdmgs will convoy. But, Truth to j^eake, the chief eft caufe which drewMy minde,to make them PRESENTS, for your view ^Was, but to take Occafion , I am Servant, toy our WORTfflNESSE,In which, ifTOV Art f leafed ; AlltsgotK^t whichlaymd: And, though you like it not,Jtjhall but teach Mee (for the time to come)To take more heed, when I am tronblefome. Andj I fliall be^ ncvcnhcleflc,your Honours to be commanaed,s» becommeth your Servant i| Geo: Withi J aui w*ji»JwiWii» -J I Whil*ft Ijthff Sunnts height Face may t/jVjp,I •9i>iil no meaner Li^tpurfue, lop. ILLVSTR. I. Boei,d^
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