XX PREFACE. 



&quot; I hope verily he could not be so angry with me 

 &quot; for not flattering him, as well pleased in seeing 

 &quot; himself so truly described in colours, that will last 

 &quot; and be believed, I most humbly pray your 

 &quot; majesty graciously to accept of my good- will ; 

 &quot; and so, with all reverence, kiss your hands, pray- 

 &quot; ing to God above, by his divine and most benign 

 &quot; providence, to conduct your affairs to happy issue ; 

 &quot; and resting 



&quot; Your majesty s most humble and devoted servant, 



&quot; FR. ST. ALBAN.&quot; 



&quot; April 20, 1622.&quot; 



&quot; To the Lord Viscount St. Alban. 

 &quot; My very good Lord, 



t( I have received, by this bearer, the privy seal 

 &quot; for the survey of coals, which I will lay aside until 

 &amp;lt;e I shall hear further from my lord steward, and 

 &quot; the rest of the lords. 



&quot; I am ready to do as much as your lordship 

 &quot; desireth, in keeping Mr. Cotton off from the vio- 

 &quot; lence of those creditors : only himself is, as yet, 

 &quot; wanting in some particular directions. 



&quot; I heartily thank your lordship for your book; 

 te and all other symbols of your love and affection, 

 &quot; which I will endeavour, upon all opportunities, to 

 (e deserve : and, in the mean time, do rest 

 &quot; Your lordship s assured faithful 



&quot; poor friend and servant, 



&quot; Jo. LINCOLN, C. S.&quot; 



Westminster College, this 7th of February, 1622, 

 To the Right Honourable his very good Lord, 

 the Lord Viscount St. Alban. 



