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ADVERTISEMENT.
THIS Attempt in the Manner of Spenſer was firſt publiſhed in 1767, ſince which time it has passed through ſome Editions under the Title of the Concubine; a title which, it must be confeſſed, conveyed a very improper idea both of the ſubject and ſpirit of the Poem. It is now more properly intitled Sir Martyn, and the Author is happy to find that the public approbation of the Work has given him an opportunity to alter its name ſo much to advantage.
The first Publication was not accompanied with any prefatory Addreſs, by which either the intention of the Writer might be explained, or the candour of the Reader ſolicited. To ſolicit candour for the poetical execution he ſtill declines, for Taſte is not to be bribed; but perhaps juſtice to himſelf may require ſome explanation of his deſign, and ſome apology for his uſe of the Manner of Spenſer.
