In Name and Fame by the Worth of another, I'll Father Baftards; or if Need require, I fcorn it; John fuch Dirt heap never was, Let this fuffice To fhew why I my Pilgrim Patronize. It came from mine own Heart, fo to my Head, And thence into my Fingers trickled ; Then to my Pen, from whence immediately On Paper I did dribble it daintily. Manner and Matter too was all mine own, Nor was it unto any Mortal known, Till I had done it. Nor did any then By Books by Wits by Tongues, or Hand or Pen Add five Words to it, or write half å Line The Matter in this Manner came from none I write not this of any Oftentation. JOHN BUNYAN.. A |