The Squabble (First Edition) - Preface
The following Piece was really wrote by a Country-Farmer,
which is mentioned only to assure the Philadelphians that he would
not have the City charged with “Dulness not their own.” To
apologize for what may appear uncourtly and incorrect, would per-
haps be only adding to Impertinence. If it should happen, that
any one might be inclined to turn his Swains into Men of Busi-
ness, he applies the Motto of the Garter to them “HONI SOIT
QUI MAL Y PENSE.” But least the gentle Reader should to the
word “Blockhead” add “tiresome”, he subscribes hastily,
his most humble Servant,
AGRICOLA.
From my Farm, on the Banks
of the River *----------*
