Note 199 — Chapter VI
Reading edition
Its title-page is as follows:—ΕΚΣΚΥΒΑΛΑƱΡΟΝ: Or, The Discovery of A MOST EXQUISITE JEWEL, more precious then [than] Diamonds inchased in Gold, the like whereof was never seen in any age; found in the kennel of Worcester-streets, the day after the Fight, and six before the Autumnal Equinox, anno 1651. Serving in this place, To Frontal a Vindication of the honour of Scotland, from that Infamy, whereinto the Rigid Presbyterian party of that Nation, out of their Covetousness and ambition, most dissembledly hath involved it. Distichon ad Librum sequitur, quo tres ter adæquant Musarum numerum, casus et articuli.
voc. nom. 1 abl. 2 abl. dat.
O thou'rt a Book in truth with love to many,
3 abl. 4 abl. acc. gen.
Done by and for the free'st spoke Scot of any.
Efficiens et finis sunt sibi invicem causæ. London, Printed by Ja: Cottrel; and are to be sold by Rich. Buddeley, at the Middle-Temple-Gate. 1652.