ABSTRACT
BOOK V. CHAP. I. The Author’s introduction to this volume consists only of an apology for
making no introduction at all, and his reasons for that omission. 241
CHAP. II. Contains such matters as, it is highly probable, will be the least pleasing to
those for whose service it is most intended. 242
CHAP. III. Presents the reader with a very foolish adventure of Lysetta’s, to which all
that was contain’d in the preceding chapter was only a prelude; with some short remarks of the Author’s own on the extreme danger, as well as infatuation, of consulting Fortune-tellers of any kind, and giving credit to their idle and absurd predictions. 248
CHAP. IV. Contains the catastrophe of an a air, which the repetition of ought not to
give o ence to any one, except the person whose resentment the Author will not look upon as a misfortune. 254
CHAP. V. Treats on various matters, some of which, the Author dares venture to assure
the public, will herea er be found not only more entertaining, but also of more consequence than at present they appear to be. 262
