Elements of Astronomy (Alfraganus)

to take his place and be moved to weave the rest of the fabric that was left behind. As for what store of memorable things and rarer scholarship these Golius Notes supply, the index itself, which we have taken care to prepare with all possible industry for broader use, will explain to the curious Reader, not obscurely, that they might rightfully be held as a singular and absolute treasure of Oriental antiquities or historical geography, had it been permitted that they be completed. That we may not delay him longer at the threshold, we bid him farewell, trusting that he will cultivate with a grateful mind the memory of a most deserving author, snatched away sooner than the prayers of all would have it; and that he will receive with accustomed favor this labor which we have expended in publishing the work.