The Squabble (Third 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 Imperti-
nence. 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 “tire-
some”, he subscribes hastily,
his most humble Servant,
AGRICOLA.
From my Farm, on the Banks
of the River *----------*
