to the

honble miss ross.

madam,

upon your hearing the other day giphantia much praised by some friends, and those no ill judges, you expressed a desire to see it in english, as you had not, you said, french enough to read the original. i immediately resolved to gratify your desire, and that very day sat about the translation.

it is now finished: and, as my hand is not very legible, i take the liberty to address it to you in print with this epistle dedicatory; which, as neither you, nor the author, want any encomiums, nor the translator any excuses, i shall cut short, and beg leave to subscribe myself with great respect and sincerity,

madam,

your most obedient

and most humble servant,

feb. 5,

1761.

the translator.