there are detractors and slanderers, unable to demonstrate any talent in the world for being productive, that they in order to be believed aggrandize themselves by blaming others. I know that I need to find some remedy, in any way securing my book from their tongues. Which I have easily had to do, dedicating it, and presenting it to your most illustrious Lordship, perpetual advocate for all who are virtuous. I am certain that your name which is so famous and illustrious because of its remarkable qualities, will greatly frighten those slanderers. Besides, I will also get another benefit from it,
