"A beacon to shew where the rock lies, that I split upon." Dorthampton: PRINTED BY F. CORDEUX: Sold by Conder, 18, St. Paul's Church Yard, London; Abel, 1818. Entered at Stationers' Hall. Introduction. I hope the reader will indulge no antipathy against what I have said, under a supposition that I am prejudiced against the sex; some, it is true, may have this weakness for want of patiently examining the story, though to satisfy their minds I affirm, that the neighbourhood where Providence has cast my lot, is honoured with many good wives; women of more worth than many rubies, but I dare not say there are no imprudent ones. If this book should be read by the latter, I wish a2 M120087 |