Thus, Sir, by the as∣sistance of your Patience, I have adventured to draw the Curtain, dis∣covering a very ample Theatre, in a short time, and represented it in as
The state of France, as it stood in the IXth yeer of this present monarch, Lewis XIIII. Written to a friend by J.E.
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- The state of France, as it stood in the IXth yeer of this present monarch, Lewis XIIII. Written to a friend by J.E.
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- Evelyn, John, 1620-1706.
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- 1652.
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narrow a Circumference, as those Artists who intro∣duce a multitude of spe∣cies through an Optick, into some dark room or closet: And the simi∣litude peradventure will not appear unapt, when you consider the rever∣sed Method, and confused Stile in which it is de∣scribed. But as wri∣ting of Histories is not my Trade, I know you have not commanded me to undergo this Task, to make thereby any advantage of my Imperfections, but ap∣prove
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mine Obedience. And now, although I doubt not but many a∣ble Persons have most excellently treated upon this very Subject, appro∣priated to their Times; yet I will be bold to af∣firm, and that sans va∣nitie, none hath lately performed it with grea∣ter faith, succinctnesse, and in more natural Colours. For hee that will truely comprehend the Govern∣ment and Genius of this Kingdome, must prospect and look out every day for new discoveries; France
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being now no more the thing it was forty yeers since, then the garb and fashion at that time, to the habit and Mode now in use amongst them, equally as different, as incomparable: And in truth, (to disabuse the World) the complexion and Crasis of this Body Politick is of so high con∣cernment to the health, and good estate of our poor Nation, that to pre∣sevre her in entire habit and Constitution, there can never be too often inspections into the State
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and Regiment of this Kingdom. This is the opinion of
Paris, this 15 of Febr. 1652. Stilo novo.
Sir,
Your most affectio∣nate Friend, and most obedient Servant, J.E.
FINIS.