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...let us look at the State and the Military. In this City, indeed, you are the Provost of the Great Cathedral original: "Summi Templi" (let me say this without offense original: "prafiscinè," a formula used to avoid boasting or the evil eye), and you uphold the office of the Sacred Rites excellently through both your command and your example. In the University, you are the Chancellor; after the completion of the courses of study, you dispense titles of honor to the youth for the good of the Fatherland. Likewise, you are the Protector of Privileges, and you preside over the Tribunal of Letters with equal authority and justice. Finally, in the State and the Military, you are the Chief Superintendent, or Administrator, of the Royal Hospital; through your vigilance, care, and prudence, you show such a distinguished institution to be truly Royal, almost as if you express the duty through your very name. For because you are ROBLES, you act according to what you are called; you generously bring health-giving strength The author plays on the name "Robles" and the Latin word "Robur," meaning oak-wood or strength to the joyful, even while neglecting your own convenience. But these things which I touch upon will receive a greater and more timely Tribute original: "Elogium" from my father himself, who looks up to you as a star and a North Star original: "Cynosuram," a guiding light for sailors in the sea of his studies; thus he shall also enjoy the kind breeze of the Muses, which your favor will breathe upon him. Now, therefore, take this TREATISE original: "DIATRIBAM" from my hand, but from his genius, and dedicate both—