ABSTRACT
AN INTRODVCTIon penned by Nicholas Trotte Gentleman one of the Society of Grayes-Inne; which was pronounced in manner following. viz. Three Muses came vpon the Stage apparelled accordingly bringing flue Gentlemen Students with them attyred in their vsuall garments, whom one of the Muses presented to her MAIESTIE as Captiues; the cause whereof she deliuered by speach as followeth. OF Conquest (gratious Queene) the signs & fruits, Atchiu'd gainst such, as wrongfully withheld The seruice by choice wits to Muses due; In humbliest wise, these Captiues we present And least your highnes might suspect the gift 5 As spoil of Warre, that Iustice might impeach; Heare and discerne how iust our quarrell was Auowed (as you see) by good success. A Dame there is, whom men Astrea terme, Shee that pronounceth Oracles of Lawes, 10 Who to prepare fit seruants for her traine As by Commission takes vp flowring wits,
