buried, as it were, within the walls of one private Family: but also judged it worthy the Presse, even of a golden Character (if it were to be had) to the end, the whole World might receave comfort and profit by reading the same.
Having made this Resolution, a Difficultie presented itselfe to my Thoughts, under whose Shadow, or Patronage I might best shelter the Worke: unto which strife Your Ladiship occurring to my cogitations, put an End, with the Beams of your Worth, and Honour; so dazeling my Eyes, as I could discerne none other more Fit, or Worthy to imbrace, and protect so Glorious and memorable Example.
Of whose Goodnes I am so confident that without further debate, I judge, this Enterchange of Freendshippe may worthily be made betweene the Saint and You. You (Madame) shal Patronize his Honour heere on Earth; and He shall become a Patrone and Intercessour for You in Heaven,
