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is Archbishop Tarentinus; the argument, the shining glory of your patron; the doctrine, not common, but specific for the condition of that age; the time, over a hundred and fifty years, which has bestowed a greater authority: for "to the writings of good authors dignity and weight accrue with age" {Thucydides.L.i}. So you will find here, if you care to read it. Farewell.