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THE

ASH WEDNESDAY

Supper.

DESCRIBED IN

FIVE DIALOGUES, FOR

four speakers, With three

reflections, Regarding two

subjects.

To the sole refuge of the Muses, the Most Illustrious Michel de Castelnau Michel de Castelnau (1520–1592) was the French ambassador to England and a crucial patron who provided Bruno with protection and a home in London., Lord of Mauvissière, Concressault, and Joinville; Knight of the Order of the Most Christian King original: "Re Chrianiss." (Re Christianissimo); this was a traditional title used for the King of France, at this time Henry III., and Councilor in his private council. Captain of 50 men-at-arms, Governor and Captain of Saint-Dizier, and Ambassador to the most serene Queen of England.

The general intention is declared

in the preface.

1584.