Inelegant. The reason why he acted in the manner he did, was not fully explained. If I were to give a reason for their looking so well, it would be because they rise early. If I mistake not, I think he is improved both in knowledge and behaviour.

These two boys appear to be both equal in capacity.

Whenever he sees me, he always enquires concerning his friends.

The reason of his conduct will be accounted for in the conclusion of this narrative.

The people gained nothing farther by this step, but only to suspend their misery.

Better thus.

The reason of his acting in the manner he did, was not fully explained. If I were to give a reason for their looking so well, it would be that they rise early.

If I mistake not, he is improved both in knowledge and behaviour. Or, I think he, &c.

These two boys appear to be equal in capacity.

Whenever he sees me, he enquires concerning his friends.

The reason of his conduct will appear in the conclusion of this narrative.

The people gained nothing farther by this step than to suspend their misery.

Inelegant.

Inelegant. How many are there, by whom these tidings of good news were never heard.

These points have been illustrated in so plain and evident a manner, that the perusal of the book has given me pleasure and satisfaction.

However clear and obvious the conduct which he ought to have pursued, he had not courage and resolution to set about

Better thus.

How many are there, by whom these good tidings were never heard!

These points have been illustrated in so plain a manner, that the perusal of the book has given me satisfaction.

However clear the conduct which he ought to have pursued, he had not resolution to set about it.

This measure may af ford some profit and some

amusement.

By a multiplicity of words the sentiments are not set off and accommodated; but like David equipped in Saul's armor, Inelegant.

Inelegant.

David dressed out and

equipped in Saul's armor, they are encumbered and oppressed.

Although he was closely occupied with the affairs of the nation, nevertheless he did not neglect the concerns of his friends. Whereas, on the other hand, supposing that secrecy had been enjoined, his conduct was very culpable.

He did not mention Leonora, nor that her

father was dead.

Better thus.

they are encumbered and oppressed.

Though closely occupied with the affairs of the nation, he did not neglect the concerns of his friends.

If on the contrary secrecy had been enjoined, his conduct was very culpable.

He did not mention Leonora, nor her father's death.

The combatants encountered with such rage, that, eager only to assail, and thoughtless of defence, they fell dead, upon the field together.

Inelegant.

Inelegant. I shall, in the first place, begin with remarking the defects, and shall then proceed afterwards to describe the excellencies of this plan of edu cation.

His extraordinary beauty was such that it struck observers with admiration.

While you employ all the circumspection and vigilance which reason can suggest, let your prayers at the same time, continually ascend to heaven for support and aid.

There is nothing which promotes knowledge more than steady application, and a habit of observation. Though virtue borrows no assistance from, yet it may often be accompanied by the advantages of fortune.

Better thus.

I shall begin with remarking the defects, and shall then proceed to describe the excellencies of this plan of education.

His extraordinary beauty struck observers with admiration.

While you employ all the circumspection which reason can suggest, let your prayers continually ascend to heaven for support.

Nothing promotes knowledge more than steady application and a habit of observation. Though virtue borrows no assistance from the advantages of fortune, yet it may often be accompa nied by them.

Ine legant.

Inelegant.

The knowledge which

he has acquired, and the habits of application which he possesses, will probably render him very useful.

I was greatly affected, insomuch that I was obliged to leave the place, notwithstanding that my assistance had been pressingly solicited.

In the time of prosperity he had stored his mind with useful knowledge, with good principles, and virtuous dispositions; and therefore they remain entire, when the days of trouble come.

I have considered the subject, with a good deal of attention, upon which I was desired to communicate my thoughts.

Better thus.

The knowledge he has acquired, and the habits of application he possesses, will probably render him very useful.

I was greatly affected, so that I was obliged to leave the place, though my assistance had been pressingly solicited.

In the time of prosperity he had stored his mind with useful knowledge, with good principles, and virtuous dispositions; and these resources remain entire, when the days of trouble come.

I have, with a good deal of attention, considered the subject, upon which I was desired to communicate my thoughts.

Inelegant.