In presenting another and concluding series of Lancashire Traditions to
the public, the author has to express his thanks for the indulgence he
has received, and the spirit of candour and kindness with which this
attempt to illustrate in a novel manner the legends of his native county
has been viewed by the periodical press.
To his numerous readers, in the capacity of an author, he would say
Farewell, did not the "everlasting adieus," everlastingly repeated, warn
him that he might at some future time be subject to the same infirmity,
only rendered more conspicuous by weakness and irresolution.
Rochdale, _October_ 1831.