A Character of the Province of Maryland

A Character of the Province of Maryland - Described in four distinct parts; also a small Treatise on the Wild and Naked Indians (or Susquehanokes) of Maryland, their customs, manners, absurdities, and religion; together with a collection of historical letters.

THE Reason why I appear in this place is, lest the general Reader should conclude I have nothing to say for my self; and truly hes in the right ont, for I have but little to say (for my self) at this time: For I have had so large a Journey, and so heavy a Burden to bring Mary-Land into England, that I am almost out of breath: Ile promise you after I am come to my self, you shall hear more of me. Good Reader, because you see me make a brief Apologetical excuse for my self, dont judge me; for I am so self-conceited of my own merits, that I almost think I want none. De Lege non judicandum ex sol linea, saith the Civilian; We must not pass judgement upon a Law by one line: And because we see but a small Bush at a Tavern door, conclude there is no Canary (see note No. 6) For as in our vulgar Resolves tis said, A good face needs no Band, and an ill one deserves none: So the French Proverb sayes, Bon Vien il na faut point de Ensigne, Good Wine needs no Bush. I suppose by this time some of my speculative observers {26} have judged me vainglorious; but if they did but rightly consider me, they would not be so censorious. For I dwell so far from Neighbors, that if I do not praise my self, no body else will: And since I am left alone, I am resolved to summon the Magna Charta of Fowles to the Bar for my excuse, and by their irrevocable Statutes plead my discharge. For its an ill Bird will befoule her own Nest: Besides, I have a thousand Billings-gate (see note No. 7) Collegians that will give in their testimony, That they never knew a Fish-woman cry stinking Fish. Thus leaving the Nostrils of the Citizens Wives to demonstrate what they please as to that, and thee (Good Reader) to say what thou wilt, I bid thee Farewel. GEO. ALSOP. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

Product details

Ebook Number: 57811
Author: Alsop, George
Release Date: Aug 30, 2018
Format: eBook
Language: English

Contributors

Editor: Shea, John Gilmary, 1824-1892