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whereof sits in gloomy state, on a large rough stone, clad in rags, shivering with cold, pining with hunger, and environed with a set of dismal figures, looking at her and one another with amazement. Some of their names are Dejection, Lamentation, Meanspiritedness, Suspicion, Greediness, Dishonesty, Despair. Not far from thence, you may perceive a strong prison, which is styled the House of Discipline. It is kept by two fierce and frightful fellows called Punishment and Terror, who are furnished with various instruments of toil, of pain, and of disgrace, for the chastisement of such malefactors as are delivered into their hands.

"But now," proceeded he, "cast your eyes again over the country which I showed you. It is divided into sundry districts, lying in a circle round the Palace of Pleasure. In their respective centres stand the seats of her principal ministers, who are always subject to her will, subservient to her interests, and ready to attend her court. On one side," to which he point ed the glass," you see," said he, "the mansion of Luxury, exceedingly magnificent and splendid, raised with a profusion of expence, and adorned on every hand with all the extravagance of art." And here he desired me to mark with particular care an outlet from the gardens leading directly to the cave of Poverty.

Then turning the telescope to another side, " Yonder," said he, "is the abode of Intemperance. It resembles, you see, a great inn, the gate thereof stands always open, and into which passengers are continually crowding. You may observe, that hardly any come out with the same countenance or shape with which they went in, but are transformed into the likeness of different beasts. A little way off is a large Hospital or Lazar-house, into which the poor wretches are flung from time to time, loaded with all manner of diseases, and condemned to sickness, pain and putrefaction."

Directing the glass another way, he next showed me the Tower of Ambition, built on the top of a very

"Thither," said he, "you behold multilimbing from different quarters, struggling ld get foremost, and pushing down those be11. On one side of it, is a steep and slippery , from which the most part, after having with oil and contention gained it, tumble headlong ottomless gulf, and are never heard of more. other side, is a secret path which grows broadegrees. At the entry to it, stands a smooth ul villian, called Corruption, holding in one bons, and in the other bags of money, which any specious pretexts, he presents to travel. cording to their several tastes. The path, afing up the hill, leads down again by a straight till it terminates in a dark dungeon, styled geon of Infamy. You observe what numbers vn into it. And of these there are not a few, only rejected for a long time the offers of ion, but exclaimed loudly against all who emhem.

- valley below," continued my guide, bending e telescope, "is possessed by Vanity, whose you may perceive, is still better peopled thap f the other retainers to pleasure, which you -eady seen. She allures into her gaudy manost travellers, by promising to lead them to ce of her mistress through the temple of Fame, he pretends is just in the neighbourhood, and be come at by passing through her dwelling, n indeed the right road to it lies through the of Virtue, hard by which it stands. Those e so foolish as to be decoyed by her, are genonsigned over to the scoffs of Ridicule, a fore figure, who wears on his face a perpetual and, who after treating them with proper marks , shuts them up in an obscure cell, called the Contempt.

r this, Contemplation pointed out to me, in a corner of the country, that looked as if it had isjoined from all the rest, a castle, which he

said was inhabited by an old usurer, named Avarice, who sat starving amid heaps of gold, and who, though in reality a chief retainer of Vice, refused to acknowledge her under the form of pleasure, and would never come near the court of that jolly goddess. "His castle, you see, is situated in the centre of a deep wood, and defended with high walls, and strongly fortified. That iron gate, which you perceive with the assistance of the glass, is the only entrance. It is secured within by many strong bolts. Without, stand two sharp eyed guards, with visages emaciated and keen, called Hunger and Anxiety, who let none pass into the castle, till they have manifested their good affection to the master of it, by serving a sufficient time in an outer yard, where some are digging, some hewing stones, others carrying on their shoulders heavy bur dens, and many filling great chests with earth. It is remarkable," added he, " that from the lowest cellar in the house, there is a long subterraneous passage, which communicates with the Cave of Poverty."

Section VIII.

THE TEMPLE OF VIRTUE.

The Temple, in full sight of which we were now come, stood on the summit of the hill. My guide perceiving me captivated with the view of so glorious a structure, said, pointing to it, "That, sir, is the Temple of Virtue, and the abode of Happiness. There the monster who so lately frightened you, Self-will and his gloomy partner Bigotry, dare not venture. Spleen never spreads her sable wings there. From thence are for ever excluded Corroding Cares, and fearful forebodings, with those infernal furies, bitter Strife, blind Passion, brutal Revenge, Jealousy of jaundiced eye, fell Hate, pining Envy, rapacious Appetite, and pale Remorse. Neither the indolent nor

adherents to Pleasure, can breathe in so pure Her dependants, who are at the same time nts, pass the festal hours in a perpetual round ng exercises divided into different social bands, and beloved, improving and improved by one without any contention but this, who shall highest homage, and do the most acceptable to their common Sovereign, who is always dispense her noblest boons to the most acdeserving."

while we approached nigh to the sacred man-hich was built of a transparent stone, that d light from every quarter. It was of a quadr form, and had at top a magnificent dome. al was supported by a double row of pillars of ic order. The entry was guarded by two senwho had something in their looks so awful, veral travellers recoiled at the sight of them. ames were, Temperance and Fortitude. The held in his hand a bridle, and the latter a spear . Though their first appearance was rather ad forbidding, methought it softened on us, as they observed the company we were in. The ood wide open, as I was told they always do. ing by easy steps, we entered. I was transwith the beauty and greatness of the place. ight and circumference of the dome, both fildelighted the eye. The manner of the whole ple and solemn. There was no need of adus decorations, and there were none.

he upper end of the temple, on a throne of appeared the goddess. But how describe her ous form! Her complexion was clear, healthd animated with a native glow more bright -t can confer. Her features were regular, and roportioned, but had withal a kind of mascu -. Her eyes were blue, beautiful, and piercing at itself. In all her mein there was a happy -e of dignity and modesty. No ornaments her person, but what were decent and natural

Her hair flowed down her neck in artless ringlets. A sprig of laurel was wreathed round her temples. She wore a robe of the purest purple, which was girt with a zone about her waist, from which it fell in ample and easy folds, alike graceful and unencumbered. She held in her hand an imperial sword, the emblem of power and authority. Before the throne, which was of alabaster, were placed various ensigns of dominion, a globe, crowns, sceptres, tables of laws, suits of armour; instruments of war, trophies, and the several symbols of the finer arts.

The sight of the goddess, so divinely great, overwhelmed me with veneration and rapture. I stood for some time immoveable, as if lost in admiration. When I was a little recovered from my extacy, my guide, pointing to the throne, said, "There sits the Divinity of the place, and daughter of those immortal powers, Wisdom and Love. She was brought forth at a birth with Happiness, her sister, and undivided companion; and sent down from above, as the best friend of man, and the surest directress of life, the guardian of youth, the glory of manhood, and the comforter of old age. By her instructions and laws, human society is formed and maintained; and human nature, by converse with her, grows truly godlike."

My guide then acquainted me with the name, and symbols of the numerous attendants of the goddess. Ón either side of the throne, as its supporters, stood two illustrious personages, called Prudence and Justice. Prudence held a rule in one hand, and in the other a serpent, which twined its inoffensive spires round her arm. Justice held in her hand a pair of scales. The votaries, as they approached, were introduced to the presence by a young virgin of the most lovely appearance, who could not perform her task without blushing. Her name was Modesty. On the right hand of the goddess, stood Domestic Tenderness, Chastity with a veil, meek-eyed Charity, sacred Friendship, and heroic Indignation, of a

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