DEDICATION

...to my fountains, Beautiful Fountain; original: "Fons Pulcher." This is a direct reference to the surname of the patron, Johann Philipp von Schönborn. let the waters of your kindness be channeled into them, so that I may boast and say: The Beautiful Fountain supplies the waves. original: "Fons Pulcher Sufficit Undas." This functions as a complimentary motto for the patron, suggesting his generosity provides the necessary "water" or funding for the author's work.

I have said what I intended, and I end here, lest I be forced to commit the sin of which most writers are guilty: running on at greater length in praise of their patrons: The Latin term "Mecænatum" refers to Gaius Maecenas, the Roman advisor to Emperor Augustus who was famous for supporting poets like Virgil and Horace. in the very preface of their books than the occasion permits. The splendor of your virtues and your services to the Church and the Holy Roman Empire are too great to be inscribed by my meager pen, especially in this short space.

Farewell.