The Epistle

admire in others, because I desire it not in myself. It is a proud folly, a painted, ceremonious rant original: "Raunt"; here meaning a boastful or extravagant display. There is nothing necessary in it, for most men live without it, and I may not apply myself to that which my reason declines, as well as my fortune. The truth is, I know no use for High Mightinesses original: "Hoghens"; likely derived from the Dutch "Hoogmogendheden," a title for the States-General and titled lords original: "Titulados"; if they are in a humor to give, I am no beggar to receive. I look not for any