ABSTRACT
THO’ nothing is more laudable than a Firmness of Resolution, yet there is no one thing more apt to bring us into Misfortunes, than too inconsiderately to form them: Whoever xes a Determination to do, or leave undone any Action of Importance, ought to advise with Time, and deliberately weigh not only all apparent Obstacles, but also all that may possibly arise either to thwart the present Intention, or obligate Repentance if compleated. If the most lively and penetrating Wit that ever was known, a Wisdom wonderful in Youth, a Depth of Learning which scarce any of the Fair Sex could boast, an elevated Genius, and Sublimity of ought, a Soul composed of Honour, Courage, Gratitude, Generosity, Fortitude, and all those Virtues which wear the Name of Manly,5 joined with Tenderness, Sweetness of Disposition, and every Grace with which the so er Specie attracts, and charms, could render the Person possess’d of them happy, the lovely Subject of the following Sheets had been as remarkable for her good Fortune, as the ill In uence of her Stars have made her for the contrary.
