
When at the first I took my Pen in hand
Thus for to write; I did not understand
That I at all should make a little Book
In such a mode; Nay, I had undertook
To make another, which almost done,
Before I was aware I this begun.
This is most definitely Old English, which I love reading. "The Author's Apology" is only a couple of pages long and is pretty funny in places and profound in others. It's a great intro to Christian's journey.