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taken to notice them with especial reference to their
corresponding terms in English phraseology.
Every first attempt to illustrate the principles of a
foreign language must be obviously attended with pecu-
liar difficulties: to expect that a work of this description,
written under the circumstances already mentioned, will
be altogether free from inaccuracies would be vain. In
all essential respects the Author trusts it will not be
found defective; of such an attempt it is unnecessary
to say more, and he hopes it will be found, that truth
does not require him to say less.
The Author desires to record his sincere thanks to
Col. Cullen, British Resident at Travancore and Cochin,
for the kind interest he has taken in this work, and for
the promptness with which he lent his aid in procuring
pecuniary assistance to carry it through the press.
All profits will be devoted to the advancement of
education at the Church Missionary Station Mavelicara,
near Quilon.
To the Eternal, Wise, and Beneficent God, the only
living and Almighty Jehovah, who endowed his creature
man with the faculties of speech and powers of reason
that they might be used to his Glory; be praise and
honour, for ever and ever. Amen.
