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PROLOGUE
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But think not, 't is her aim to be severe;—We all are mortals, and as mortals err.If candour pleases, we are truly blest;Vice trembles, when compelled to stand confess'd.Let not light Censure on your faults, offend,Which aims not to expose them, but amend.Thus does our Author to your candour trust;Conscious, the free are generous, as just.
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