An ornate woodcut headpiece features symmetrical scrolling foliage, floral motifs, and two hybrid mythical figures with human torsos and fish-like tails facing outward from a central ring.

THE

WORKS

MORAL

AND POLITICAL

Of Lord FRANCIS BACON.

Of Truth.

1.

A decorative square woodcut initial 'Q' contains a circular medallion with a mermaid figure, surrounded by stylized leaves and scrolling patterns.WHAT is Truth?
said jesting Pi-
late; and yet he
would not stay
for an answer.
This teaches us that there are