15 John Tradeskin] John Tradescant the second (1608-1662), original collector of the Ashmolean Museum.
27 bongraces] Sun-bonnets.
To my ingenious Friend Mr. William Faithorne on his Book of Drawing, Etching, and Graving.
Should I attempt an elogy, or frame
A paper-structure to secure thy name,
The lightning of one censure, one stern frown
Might quickly hazard that, and thy renown.
But this thy book prevents that fruitless pain.