of Horry, or in any of the authorities.

There is no doubt that such were his own sentiments, and such the sentiments which he strove to impart to all his followers; but the scene as described by the reverend historian was quite too artificial and theatrical for the tastes of Marion.

It does not accord with what we know of his modesty, his unaffected nature, and the general simplicity of his manners.

He instilled his lessons by examples rather than by speeches.

His words were usually very few.