TO THE RIGHT HONORABLE John Thurloe, Esq. SECRETARIE OF STATE.
SIR,
THe Illustrious Cardinall truely E∣minent for his sublime qualities, presenteth Himself unto You, in ful assurance of a most ample Pro∣tection both to his Memory and Fame: Generous and active Souls have a naturall, and therefore inseparable, inclination to the mutu∣all Honour and Defence of each other. It were injustice that that Pilot, who in his life time knew so well to sail with security amidst the many turbu∣lent and frequent storms of Fortune, should be toss'd and molested in his Urn, the Harbour where common humanity allows a quiet Station to all: Be pleased therefore, Noble Sir, to undertake the Patronage of this Great Person, in whose History you will encounter nothing but what relisheth of an high Grandeur and an extraordinary Genius. Indeed the cleer and happy Justice of those affairs, Page [unnumbered]whereon you are engag'd, will not finde much here for your imitation, yet questionless many things there are, which upon another account, may challenge your admiration and applause. The Symmetrie of your Administrations doth oblige you to accept of this Dedication from him who devoteth himself to your commands in the quality of
SIR,
Your Honours most humble Servant. JOHN DODINGTON.
