TALES.

BY

THE REV. GEORGE CRABBE, LL.B.

LONDON:

PRINTED FOR J. HATCHARD,

BOOKSELLER TO HER MAJESTY, OPPOSITE ALBANY,

PICCADILLY

1812.

THE Dedication of Works of Literature to Persons of superior Worth and Eminence, appears to have been a measure early adopted, and continued to the present time; so that, whatever objections have been made to the language of Dedicators, such Addresses must be considered as perfectly consistent with reason and propriety; in fact, superior Rank and elevated Situation in Life naturally and justly claim such respect; and, it is the prerogative of Greatness to give countenance and favour to all who appear

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