T O
T HE KING.
1 HUMBLY beg leave to lay at Your Majesty’s feet the following
Dilsertation upon an Art of which Yon are the first Judge, as well as
the most munificent Encourager .
A Sketch of the present little Performance was graciously received by
Yonr* Majesty many years ago, and found a kind reception in the world,
under the Influence of Nour Patronage.This is more ample, I wish it may
be more perfect than the original; that it may have a juster title to Your
Indulgence, and better pretentions to the favor of the Publick .
I am ,
May it please Your Maje sty,
Your Maj e sty’s
dutiful fervant and faithful snbject ,
WILLIAM CHAMBERS.