A DISCOURSE ON THE ORIGINAL AND PROGRESS OF SATIRE: (continued 3)
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Thus, my lord, having troubled you with a tedious visit, the best manners will be shown in the least ceremony. I will slip away while your back is turned, and while you are otherwise employed; with great confusion for having entertained you so long with this discourse, and for having no other recompense to make you than the worthy labours of my fellow-undertakers in this work, and the thankful acknowledgments, prayers, and perpetual good wishes of,
My Lord,
Your Lordship’s
Most obliged, most humble, and Most obedient servant,
John Dryden.