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ΑΘΗΝΑ.
On the opposite side was a bent bow, with a quiver and arrow, as likewise a serpent twining about the bow; and on the right side was ingraven the word ΑΝΤΙΨΙΛΟΥ.
March xvii.
I now desire my dismission from the family of his Excellency, and hire a lodging for myself. And such was his generosity, that two days afterwards he was pleased to send me the residue of my salary, with half as much more, as was then due, at the rate of eighty pounds a year.
March xxvi.
I see the curious work in cut paper by a woman at Rotterdam. And three days afterwards going to Delft, I visit Mr. Leewenhoek, and see his microscopes, with many curious discoveries upon insects, and other minute animals. The same day I pass to the Hague, to gratify my curiosity in viewing such things, as before had escaped my observation.
March xxx.
The wind setting fair for England, I hasten to Rotterdam, to take leave of his Excellency, who embarked at two a clock. Here I purchase a large number of books, and other necessaries, to a considerable value.