To Zoilus & Momus. Zoilus was a Greek critic known for his harsh attacks; Momus was the personification of mockery and blame.

The page is encased in a thick decorative border featuring an intricate, repeating pattern of floral scrolls and stylized foliage. A horizontal decorative band of a similar ornamental style serves as a divider in the lower third of the page.

Do not read, but re-read, and understand our

Either go away in silence, or, mindful of your own
bad fate, remain as you are, you malevolent one.
Lest anyone object: Shoemaker, do not go beyond

Reference to the Latin proverb "Sutor, ne supra crepidam," meaning one should not criticize beyond their area of expertise. The gods have contributed the rest, which it is necessary to know,

I care nothing for Envy: Virtue is for us the renowned

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Whoever has ears to hear/

let him hear.

A reference to Matthew 11:15.