Having carried on my work thus far with so little obligation to any favorer of learning, I shall not be disappointed though I should conclude it, if less be possible, with less;
仆自编撰辞书还,既未受惠
任何学术赞助人
前,
大功垂成之日,即无丝毫恩赐
后,亦当不
为憾耳。盖仆昔时固尝陶醉
希望之美
,
醒久矣。