An affidavit

AT THE CITY OF LONDON, ENGLAND

We, the undersigned, as true believers in the profit, do most solemnly affirm, that all the adventures of our friend Baron Munchausen, in whatever country they may lie, are positive and simple facts. And, as we have been believed, whose adventures are tenfold more wonderful, so do we hope all true believers will give him their full faith and credence.

                                                                        GULLIVER    X
                                                                        SINBAD        X
                                                                        ALADDIN      X

Sworn at the Mansion House
   9th Nov. last in the absence
   of the Lord Mayor.
                              JOHN (the Porter)

from the preface to Singular Travels, Campaigns and Adventures of Baron Munchausen (3rd edition, 1786)


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