DEDICATION. 



adventure that is recounted in the following 

 fheets. But it was your Majefty^s beneficence, 

 which at all times has ftudioufly noticed the 

 humbleft merit, that allowed me the honour 

 of dedicating this narrative to your Majefty, 

 as a tribute of the unalterable gratitude and 

 profound fubmiffion, with which I Ihall continue 

 through life, 



Yonr Majesty's 



luoft faithful Subjed:, 

 and moft dutiful Servant, 



LoNDONj 



April 19, 1789. 



NATHANIEL PORTLOCK. 



