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The Monikins

CHAPTER XVI
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The anticipation of this human triumph could not but diffuse a general satisfaction in our own tribune--even the common mariners, as they recalled the dangers through which they had passed, feeling a consciousness of deserving, mingled with that soothing sentiment which is ever the companion of a merited reward.

As the philosopher drew nearer to the time when it would be necessary to speak of us, I threw a look of triumph at Lord Chatterino, which, however, failed of its intended effect--the young peer continuing to whisper to his noble companions with just is much self-importance and coolness as if he had not been one of the rescued captives.
Dr.Reasono was justly celebrated, among his colleagues, for ingenuity and eloquence.

The excellent morals that he threw into every possible opening of his subject, the beauty of the figures with which they were illustrated, and the masculine tendencies of his argument, gave general delight to the audience.

The Journey of Trial was made to appear, what it had been intended to be by the fathers and sages of the Leaphigh institutions, a probation replete with admonitions and instruction.

The aged and experienced, who had grown callous by time, could not conceal their exultation; the mature and suffering looked grave and full of meditation; while the young and sanguine fairly trembled, and for once, doubted.


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