Dryden, prologue de The Kind Keeper

He tcho mode this^ obterv^d what Farcet hit. And durst not disoblige you now voith wit,

(Drydeo, Prologue de The Atiignation.)

2. You now hâve habit», Dance$, Scenei and Bhymea, ffigh Language often; /, and Sente, aometime».,.

But blâme your Selves, not him who Writ the Play;.., He't bound to please, not to Write well ; and knowt There is a mode in playet, a* well aê Cloath».

(Dryden, Prologue de The Bital Ladieê.)