These men soon grew to take the leading places in the new commonwealth.

They were of good blood--using the words as they should be used, as meaning blood that has flowed through the veins of generations of self-restraint and courage and hard work, and careful training in mind and in the manly virtues.

Their inheritance of sturdy and self-reliant manhood helped them greatly; their blood told in their favor as blood generally does tell when other things are equal.

If they prized intellect they prized character more; they were strong in body and mind, stout of heart, and resolute of will.

They felt that pride of race which spurs a man to effort, instead of making him feel that he is excused from effort.