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Promiscuous Exercises on the whole Rule.-They who seek wisdom, will certainly find it. I am not satisfied but that he is still culpable. The wheel killed another man, who is the sixth that has lost his life by this means. In what light soever it is contemplated, it will appear wonderful. He is like a beast of prey, which destroys without pity. He instructed and fed the crowds that surrounded him. The men and things that he has studied have not improved his morals. The servant, who had never before been suspected of treachery, betrayed his master with a kiss. He showed a spirit of forgiveness, and a magnanimity which do honour to human nature. He is a man who delights in returning a favour received. All that were present loudly applauded him. Ajax was one of the most valiant of the Greeks, that went to the siege of Troy. The club, of which I am a member, was engaged last night on a discourse on honour.

They, to He asked me,

He is a man

Phalaris, whose name is ever to be detested, was put to death by the people of Agrigentum. Which of those persons has defended the accused? I am the man who attempts it. whom much is given, will have much to answer for. how I liked the man, whom I have just mentioned. who, as far as my observation extends, will not disgrace your patronage. The gentleman whom we met, is an old friend, whom I much respect. For whom are you waiting? Thou art he who breathest on the earth the breath of spring, and who coverest it with verdure and beauty.

Promiscuous Exercises on all the preceding Rules.
Exercises, p. 47, 48.

To sit on rocks, to muse o'er flood and fell,

To slowly trace the forest's shady scene,

Where things which own not man's dominion dwell,

And mortal foot has ne'er or rarely been;

To climb the trackless mountain all unseen;

With the wild flock that never needs a fold;

Alone o'er steeps and foaming falls to lean;

This is not solitude; 'tis but to hold

Converse with Nature's charms, and view her stores unroll'd.

But midst the crowd, the hum, the shock of men,

To hear, to see, to feel, and to possess,
And roam along the world's tired denizen,
With none who bless us, none whom we can bless;
Minions of splendour shrinking from distress.
None that, with kindred consciousness endued,
If we were not, would seem to smile the less
Of all that flatter'd, follow'd, sought, and sued:
This is to be alone; this, this is solitude!

To be ever active in laudable pursuits, is the distinguishing characteristic of a man of merit. Thou didst bear with our infirmities, thou didst forgive our iniquities. A wise man will desire no more than what he can get justly, use soberly, distribute cheerfully, and live upon contentedly.

When we compare the works of nature with those of art, we find that the former have great superiority over the latter. He puts down the mighty, and exalts the humble; or, He putteth 'down the mighty, and exalteth the humble. Your regard and mine were equal. Whatever was his birth, his education was

good.

What art thou? speak, that on designs unknown,
While others sleep, thus rangest the camp alone.

God alone is the maker and preserver of all things. He whose principles are correct, and whose conduct is honourable, needs not regard the little calumnies of the envious. He has blessed you with plenty, he has crowned you with honours. Our wisdom, prudence, and piety; our present conduct and our future hope; are all influenced by the use of our rational powers.

A train of heroes followed through the field,
Which bore by turns great Ajax' sev'n fold shield.

Note. Here train is used collectively and therefore, requires which.

The author of this work, wishing to present it as correct as possible to the public, adds the following emendations. Viee and irreligion had gained the ascendancy, and their moral character was at the lowest ebb. Many of the natives who visited us, were intelligent persons.

How rarely reason guides the stubborn choice,

Rules the bold hand, or prompts the suppliant voice.

Not one of the copies which were first published, is now to be procured. There was almost an endless variety of the feathered race; and among them was the humming bird. The whole man, with his virtues or vices, is finely and exactly described. Piety towards God, as well as sobriety and virtue, is a necessary qualification to make a truly wise and judicious man.

In his exhortations, he is louder than they. Such was the abbey-church which he erected at Westminster, and which served afterwards as a pattern for other buildings. Envy and ignorance are prone to misrepresent the best motives, and the most laudable conduct. The Arcadians being an inland people, were unskilled in navigation.

What I have suffered is worse than death. Such passages as are excessively bad, are committed to the margin. A high degree of mental maturity, and of acquired knowledge, is necessary to enable us to derive advantage, and avoid inconvenience, from visiting a foreign nation. Crocodiles lay a great number of eggs, with which, if they were not frequently destroyed by other animals, Egypt would swarm.

He lives free from care. He dresses very neatly. I see you have a pair of new gloves. They did not behave with that decorum which it is the duty of every gentleman to observe. A serious application to the sciences and liberal arts, softens and humanizes the temper, and cherishes those fine emotions in which true virtue and honour consist.

A knowledge of nature opens the universe to our view; enables us to judge worthily of the constitution of things; secures us from the weakness of vulgar superstitions; and contributes in many ways, to the health and security, the convenience and pleasure, of human life. Each pair builds itself a separate habitation.

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You are the friend whom I esteem, whom I revere, whom I sincerely wish to serve. Take care whom you admit into your friendship. Him, whom you accuse in such violent terms, I declare and maintain to be innocent. Him, whom you ignorantly worship, declare I unto you. I will not desert you, I will not give you up a prey to the enemy. Whom do you see on the other side of the river? Whom are you seeking? Him, who is weak, receive. He invited my brother and me to examine his library. Whatever others do, let them and me act wisely.

Note 1. He shall not want encouragement. We can by no means allow these liberties. Accusations like these do not

diminish his merits.

2. Questions to be answered.--What verbs are followed by two objective cases? Are both these cases governed by the verb? How may the following sentences be varied to suit the dignified style ?-He was taught music; I was allowed great liberty; He was denied the request; We were told a long story. Great liberty was allowed to me.

The

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Music was taught him. request was denied to him. A long story was told to us. 3. a. He will one day repent of doing these things. popular lords did not fail to enlarge on the subject. I think it by no means a fit and decent thing to make charities vie with each other.

b. Question;--When do intransitive verbs govern an objective case?

4. This person had entered into a conspiracy against his master. Fifty men had deserted from the army. He had entered into the connexion, before the consequences had been considered. The influence of his corrupt example had then entirely ceased. The commissioners having come. Having at length entered the senate house. The sun had risen upon the earth when Lot entered Zoar. The pine apple is the most delicious fruit that is grown.

5. It is he who has produced that mischief. If I were he, I would be more cautious. always understood it to be him that wrote the book. Can you believe that it was she who made that noise ? Who do they say that I am? Whom do you think him to be ? We know it to be them. Be not afraid, it is I.

6. The queen was accompanied by the state officers of the crown. They were overwhelmed by a shower of stones. Many are apt to be dazzled by too much splendour.

Promiscuous Exercises on the whole Rule.-Him and them we

know, but who are you? Him who committed the offence, you should correct, not me who am innocent. They approached nearer to the summit of their wishes. And when he had entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. Who do the people say that we are? Whom did they entertain so freely? Her that is idle and mischievous, reprove sharply. Let thee and me unite to oppose this growing evil. It seems to have been he who conducted himself so well. I shall premise two or three general observations. If such has been his conduct, what is become of his virtue? Who, you all know, are all honourable men. While I live, he shall never want a friend. I believe it to have been them. He having set out, we must hasten to depart. Me into foreign realms, my fate conveys. The temptation was delicate to a prince, who, without doubt, did not want ambition. not allow his remaining behind. These works are greatly corrupted by the interpolations of ignorant critics.

We can

RULE XII. The Subjunctive Mood.

Exercises, p. 49, 50. Grammar, p. 87, 88.

a. If he does sincerely believe the truths of religion, let him act accordingly.-No one should engage in that business, unless he aim at reputation, or hope for some advantage.―b. Though he is high, he has respect to the lowly.

c. If thou hadst succeeded, perhaps thou wouldst not be the happier for it. If thou didst reject him, thou wast culpable. Were I Parmenio, I would act differently.-Despise not any condition, lest it happen to be your own. Though thou wilt not acknowledge, thou canst not deny the fact. Though he were thy friend, he would not defend thy conduct. If thou mayst share in his labours, be thankful, and do it cheerfully. If thou wouldst improve in knowledge, be diligent. I shall walk in the fields today unless it rain. Take care that thou break not any of the established rules.

As the governess was pre-
Remember what thou wast,

Promiscuous Exercises on the whole Rule.-If he speaks only to display his abilities, he is unworthy of attention. Unless he learn faster, he will be no scholar. sent, the children behaved properly. and be humble. Though I were perfect, yet would I not presume. Though thou didst injure him, he harbours no resentment. thou gavest liberally, thou wilt receive a liberal reward. He enlarged on those dangers, that thou shouldst avoid them.

And if the night has gather'd ought of evil, or conceal'd,
Disperse it, as now light dispels the dark.

If

If William desires to gain esteem and love, he does not employ the proper means. Though self-control produces some uneasiness, it is light when compared with the pain of vicious indulgence. If he has promised, he must be faithful to his engagement. If thou art in the fields, and beholdest the clear blue sky; if thou art looking at the grand and beautiful spectacle of creation, and art delighted with the lovely scene, ought not thy thoughts to rise to the great First Cause, with the highest admiration, with the deepest reverence, and with the warmest gratitude?

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