One spoke, and another followed by a sort of uncontrollable impulse; and the rude and broken manner of their commendations rendered them the more singular and remarkable.

But what was least to be endured was the behaviour of Mr.Clare.He returned the manuscript to the lady from whom he had received it, and then, addressing Mr.Falkland, said with emphasis and animation, "Ha! this is as it should be.

It is of the right stamp.

I have seen too many hard essays strained from the labour of a pedant, and pastoral ditties distressed in lack of a meaning.

They are such as you sir, that we want.
Do not forget, however, that the Muse was not given to add refinements to idleness, but for the highest and most invaluable purposes.