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[EAN: 9781236180582], Neubuch, [PU: Rarebooksclub.com, United States], Brand New Book ***** Print on Demand *****.This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1752 Excerpt: .speaking one word: 'Tis true he is delcrib'd as having a conflict in his Soul; but this is no derogation to his character: not to seel like a man is Insensibility, not virtue; but to repress the emotions of the heart, and keep them within the bounds of moderation, this argues wisdom, and turns an injury into a virtue and glory. There is an excellent coutrast between the benevolent Eum us, and the insolent Melonthius. Enm us resents the Outrage of Melanthiu s more than Ulyjses; he is moved with indignation, but how does he express it? not by railing, but by an appeal to Heaven in a prayer: A conduct worthy to be imitated in more inlighten'd ages. The word dyXatat; here bears a peculiar signisication; it does not imply Voluptuousness as usually, but Pride, and means that Ulyjses would spoil his haughty airs, if he should ever return: This interpretation agrees with what follows, where Eumteus reproaches him for despising his rueal charge, and aspiring to politeness, or as we express it, to be a Man of the sown. Who Who proudly stalking, leaves the herds at large, Commences courtier, and neglects his charge. What mutters he? (Melanthius sharp rejoins) 295 This crafty miscreant big with dark designs? The day shall come; nay, 'tis already near, When slave! to sell thee at a price too dear, Must be my care; and hence transport thee o'er, (A load and scandal to this happy more.) 300 Oh! that as surely great Apollo's dart, Or some brave Suitor's sword, might pierce the heart Of the proud son; as that we stand this hour In lasting fasety from the father's pow'r. So spoke the wretch; but shunning farther fray, 305 Turn'd his proud step, and left them on their way. Strait to the seast-ful palace he repair'd, Familiar enter'd, and the banquet shar'd; Beneath .<

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