old, to be wrapt up flowers and garlands. Nullum fine venia placuiffe eloquium, is more fenfibly understood by writers, then by Readers; nor well apprehended by either, till works have banged out like Apelles his Pictures; wherein even common eyes will finde fomething for emendation. To wish all Readers of your abilities, were unreasonably to multiply the number of SchoLars beyond the temper of thefe times. But unto this ill-judging age, we charitably defire a portion of your equity, judgement, candour, and ingenuity; wherein you are fo rich, as not to lose by diffufion. And being flourishing branch of that Noble Family, unto Of the which we owe so much obfervance, you are moft wor not new fet, but long rooted in fuch perfecti- mund Bacon on, whereof having had fo lasting confirma- prime Bation in your worthy conversation, constant amity, and expreffion; and knowing you a fe- noble rious Student in the highest arcana's of Na- Friend. ture; with much excuse we bring these low delights,and poor maniples to your Treasure. Norwich May 1. Your affectionate Friend and Servant, Thomas Browne. ronet, my true and HYDRIOTAPHIA Vrne-Buriall. OR, A Brief Difcourfe of the Sepulchrall Urnes lately found in NORFOLK. CHAPTER I. N the deep difcovery of the Subterranean world, a shallow part would fatisfie fome enquirers; who, if two or three yards were open about the furface, would not care to rake the bowels of Ptofa, and regions towards the Centre. of Pers B Nature The rich Mountain |