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The Dedication.
 

(who will equally dislike it) against Me. For Enemies, My Lord, You have; nor am I sorry for it. All Shining Accomplishments will be for ever either Lov'd, or Envy'd; and next to the Person who pays You his Esteem, He bears the best Testimony to the Superiority of Your Character, who hates You for it. I give You Joy of those Foes Your great Qualities have made: And I congratulate You in a particular manner, that They are the most inveterate to Your Grace, whom Your Country pursues with her greatest Dislike. It is no Reflection on those who wish you best, to say, They will hardly be able to contribute more to Your Glory.

I am,

My LORD,

Your Grace's most Dutiful

and most Humble Servant,

E. YOUNG.

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