D E D I C A T I O N .

[I have] undertaken to address this Chemical Theater original: Theatrum Chimicum; a common title for compendiums of chemical or alchemical knowledge to My Lord, not doubting (relying on Your Honor's original: U. E. or Uwe Edelheid, a formal honorific very reasonable protection, which you have always shown toward industrious and courageous original: cordate; meaning stouthearted or resolute people) that it will be received by Your Honor with gratitude and in good spirits; relying calmly upon which, I remain with due respect.

My Lord,