The First Principles of Natural Things

...may you be, as it were, the Protection and Favor original: Tutela et Favor; these terms personify the Duke as a guardian deity or protective spirit of those who honor you. Relying on these qualities, I dare to approach closer and closer to ask for your pardon and to pray that you might grant my wishes. If you grant your favor and approval once again, it will be the most fortunate omen for my second offering original: voti secundi; referring to this second time he has dedicated a work to the Duke. Live, Most Serene Duke original: Serenissime Dux, for as many years as prayers are offered in temples and at altars for your life and well-being. This I pray most devotedly.

original: SERENITATIS VESTRÆ