My Dear Sir Edward,--While asking you to accept the dedication of this volume, I feel it would be something very nigh akin to the Bathos were _I_ to say one word of Eulogy of those powers which the world has recognised in _you_. Let me, however, be permitted, in common with thousands, to welcome the higher development which your Genius is hourly attaining, to say God speed to the Author of "The Caxtons" and "My Novel," and cry "Hear!" to the Eloquent Orator whose words have awakened an enthusiasm that shows Chivalry still lives amongst us.…
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