5. The government of the world is not left to chance.

She married the brother of my son's wife. Or-my

son's brother-in-law.

This house belongs to the partner of my wife's

brother.

It was necessary to have the advice both of the physician and the surgeon.

The extent of the king of England's prerogative is sufficiently ascertained.

6. This picture of the king does not much resemble him.

These pictures of the king's were sent to him from Italy. Or-These pictures belonging to the king, &c. This estate of the corporation is much encumbered.

That is the eldest son of the king of England. Or-The king of England's eldest son.

7. What can be the cause of the parliament's neglecting so important a business?

Much depends on this rule's being observed. The time of William's making the experiment, at length arrived.

It is very probable that this assembly was called, to clear some doubt which the king had, about the lawfulness of the Hollanders' throwing off the monarchy of Spain, and withdrawing, entirely, their allegiance to that crown.

If we alter the situation of any of the words, we shall presently be sensible of the melody's suffering. Such will ever be the effect of youth's associating with vicious companions.

RULE XI.

Grammar, p. 175. Exercises, p. 70.

They whom opulence has made proud, and whom luxury has corrupted, cannot relish the simple pleasures of nature.

You have reason to dread his wrath, which one day will destroy you both.

Whom have I reason to love so much as this friend of my youth?

You, who were dead, hath he quickened.

Whom did they entertain so freely?

The man whom he raised from obscurity, is dead. You only have I known of all the families of the earth.

Him and them we know, but who are you?

Her that is idle and mischievous, reprove sharply. Whom did they send to him on so important an errand?

That is the friend whom you must receive cordially, and whom you cannot esteem too highly. He invited my brother and me to see and examine his library.

Him who committed the offence, you should correct, not me who am innocent.

We should fear and obey the Author of our being, even Him who has power to reward or punish us for ever.

Them whom he had most injured, he had the greatest reason to love.

The examples which follow, are suited to the notes and observations under RULE XI.

Grammar, p. 176. Exercises, p. 70.

1. Though he now takes pleasure in them, he will one day repent of indulgences so unwarrantable. The nearer his virtues approached to the great example before him, the humbler he grew.

It will be very difficult to make his conduct agree with the principles he professes.

2. To ingratiate ourselves with some, by traducing others, marks a base and despicable mind.

I shall premise two or three general observations

3. If such maxims, and such practices prevail, what is become of decency and virtue?

I am come according to the time proposed; but I am fallen upon an evil hour.

The mighty rivals have now at length agreed. The influence of his corrupt example had then entirely ceased.

He had entered into the connexion, before the consequences were considered.

4. Well may you be afraid; it is he indeed.

I would act the same part if I were he, or in his situation.

Search the Scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of

me.

Be composed: it is I: you have no cause for fear. I cannot tell who has befriended me, unless it is he from whom I have received many benefits.

I know not whether they were the persons who conducted the business; but I am certain it was not he. He so much resembled my brother, that, at first sight, I took it to be him.

After all their professions, is it possible to be they? It could not have been she, for she always behaves discreetly.

If it was not he, whom do you imagine it to have been?

Whom do you think him to be?'

Who do the people say that we are?

5. Whatever others do, let thee and me act wisely. Let them and us unite to oppose this growing evil.

RULE XII.

Grammar, p. 178. Exercises, p. 72.

It is better to live on a little, than to outlive a great deal.

You ought not to walk too hastily.

I wish him not to wrestle with his happiness.
I need not solicit him to do a kind action.

I dare not proceed so hastily, lest I should give offence.

I have seen some young persons conduct themselves very discreetly.

The following sentences exemplify the notes and observations under RULE XII.

Grammar, p. 178. Exercises, p. 72.

It is a great support to virtue, when we see a good mind maintain its patience and tranquillity, under injuries and affliction, and cordially forgive its oppressors.

It is the difference of their conduct, which makes us approve the one, and reject the other.

We should not be like many persons, who depreciate the virtues they do not possess.

To see young persons, who are courted by health and pleasure, resist all the allurements of vice, and steadily pursue virtue and knowledge, is cheering and delightful to every good mind.

They acted with so much reserve, that some persons doubted their sincerity.

And the multitude wondered, when they saw the persons who had been lame, walking; and those who had been blind, seeing.

RULE XIII.

Grammar, p. 179. Exercises, p. 73.

The next new year's day, I shall have been at school three years.

And he that had been dead, sat up, and began to speak.

I should be obliged to him, if he would gratify me in that particular.

And the multitude wondered, when they heard the persons who had been dumb, speaking; when they saw those who had been maimed, whole; who had been lame, walking; and who had been blind, seeing.

I have compassion on the multitude, because they have continued with me now three days.

In the treasury belonging to the Cathedral in this city, has been preserved with the greatest veneration, for upwards of six hundred years, a dish which they pretend to be made of emerald.

The court of Rome gladly laid hold on all the opportunities which the imprudence, weakness, or necessities of princes, afforded it, to extend its authority.

Fierce as he moves, his silver shafts resound.

They maintained that scripture conclusion, that all mankind have risen from one head.

John will have earned his wages when his service shall be completed.

Ye will not come unto me, that ye may have life. Be that as it may, he cannot justify his conduct. I have been at London a year, and I saw the king last summer.

After we had visited London, we returned, content and thankful, to our retired and peaceful habitation. The following examples are adapted to the notes and observations under RULE XIII.

Grammar, p. 81. Exercises, p. 74.

1. I purpose to go to London in a few months, and after I shall have finished my business there, to proceed to America.

These prosecutions of William seem to have been the most iniquitous measures pursued by the court, during the time that the use of parliaments was suspended.

From the little conversation I had with him, he appeared to be a man of letters.