DEDICATION

you had happened upon. While you looked upon such a great variety of subjects with a respect perhaps greater than my modest work deserved, you acted without any further delay. You sought not only to know the Author but also to bind him to you by the closest bond of friendship. You sent me letters adorned with such energy of words and so many signs of goodwill. I do not know how that hidden and wise union The Latin text breaks at "conci-", which the catchword "tatione" completes as "concitatione," meaning a stirring or a connection of minds. of talent, character, and studies