The Squabble (Second 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 perhaps be only adding to Impertinence. If it should happen, that any one might be inclined to turn his Swains into Men of Business, 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 *----------*
