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Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1795. Excerpt: ... wholly, neglected ; and great numbers of them range now, and are masters in many places, where they had been rooted and kept out before. I lhall always believe that every species of living creatures in and upon this globe, without exception, continues to be, as it was at sirst, under the care of that fame Providence that thought sit to produce it. You have had a great deal of patience, but I would not tire it: This sirst step towards society, now we have mastered it, is a good resting place, and so we will leave osf for to day. Hor. With all my heart: I have made you talk a great deal; but I long to hear the rest, as soon as you are at leisure. Cleo. I am obliged to dine at Windsor to-morrow ; if you are not otherwise engaged, I can carry you where the honour of your company will be highly esteemed : my coach shall be ready at nine ; you know you are in my way. Hor. A sine opportunity, indeed, of three or four hours chat. Cleo. I shall be all alone without you. Hor. I am your man, and shall expect you. Cleo. Adieu. THE SIXTH DIALOGUE Betwiin HORATIO AND CLEOMENE3 Horatio. JN ow we are off the stones, pray let us lose no time ; I expect a great deal of pleasure from what I am to hear further, Cleo. The second step to society is the danger men are in from one another: for which we are beholden to that staunch principle of pride and ambition, that all men are born with. Different families may endeavour to live to Gg a gether, and be ready to join in common danger; but they are all of litttle use to one another, when there is no common enemy to oppose. If we consider that strength, agility, and courage would, in such a state, be the most valuable qualisications, and that many families could not live long together, but some, actuated by the principle 1 named, would strive for superiority...

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  • PublisherPenguin
  • Publication date1970
  • ISBN 10 0140400168
  • ISBN 13 9780140400168
  • BindingPaperback
  • Number of pages416
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