Chapter 1 of 26
By J. FITZGERALD MOLLOY
By J. FITZGERALD MOLLOY
Original Transcriber's Note:
Footnotes have been inserted into this etext in square brackets close to the place where they were indicated by a suffix in the original text.
The pound sterling symbol has been written as 'L'.
Text in italics has been written in capital letters.
PG Editor's Note: Archaic spelling and grammar retained.
TO THOMAS HARDY, ESQ.
DEAR MR. HARDY, In common with all readers of the English language, I owe you a debt of gratitude, the which I rejoice to acknowledge, even in so poor a manner as by dedicating this work to you. Believe me, Faithfully yours always, J. FITZGERALD MOLLOY.