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from Edinburgh to London ; ^rom Mr. Lizars to Mr. Kobert 

 Havill, No. 79 Newman Street ; because at Edinburgh it came 

 on too slowly, and also because I can haye it done better and 

 cheaper in London, 



" 2. The King ! My dear Book ! Had my work presented to 

 his Majesty by Sir Walter Waller, Bart, K.O.H., at the request 

 of my most excellent friend J. P. Children, of the British Museum. 

 His Majesty was pleased to call it fine, and permitted me to publish 

 it under his particular patronage, approbation, and protection ; 

 and became a subscriber on usual terms, not as kings generally 

 do, but as a gentleman. And I look on such a deed as worthy 

 of all kings in general. The Duchess of Clarence also put down 

 her name ; and all my friends speak as if a mountain of soye- 

 reigns had dropped in an ample purse at once — and for me !" 



