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Here is the epitaph, as given by La Caille:[167]—

To Geofroy Tory,

Born at Bourges,

Educated at Paris,

Accomplished Scholar in both Latin and Greek,

Most devoted Lover of Letters,

Very expert Printer

And

Learned Author,

Inasmuch as he wrote elegant Distichs on the Parts of the House,

Composed some humorous Epitaphs in Latin in very ancient Style,

Translated Treatises of Xenophon, Lucian, and Plutarch

From Greek into French,

Taught Philosophy at Paris in the College of Burgundy,

Was the first Man to discuss seriously the Art of Printing,

Described the Forms of the Letters, or Characters, of the Alphabet,

Taught Garamond, Chief of Engravers,

Always performed the Duties of a good Man until he died

In the Year MDL:[168]

At the Instance

Of Jean Toubeau,

Likewise Printer and Author,

Mayor,

Alderman of Bourges,

Ambassador on very delicate State-matters

To the King and Council,

Great-great-grandson of the same Tory,

Heir of a famous Printing Establishment,

Nicolas Catherinot, noble Citizen of Bourges,