Modern Chivalry Or the Adventures of Captain Farrago And Teague Oregan
Modern Chivalry Or the Adventures of Captain Farrago And Teague Oregan
H H Hugh Henry Brackenridge
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As mad as a March hare. 12th. Fit for Bedlam. Verdict Lunacy. The court to whom the inquisition was returned, thought it a hard case, as there was no other evidence than his own con fession of being addicted to books, and gave leave to move an arrest of judgment, and ordered him before themselves for examination. You are a man of books A little so. 130 MODERN CHIVALRY. What books have you read? History, divinity. What is the characteristic of history? Fiction . Of novels? Truth. Of metaphysics?...* Imagination. Of natural philosophy? Doubt. What is the best lesson in moral philosphy ? To expect no gratitude. What is the best qualification of a politician? Honesty. The next best? Knowledge. The next best? Fortitude. Who serves the people best? Not always him that pleases them most. It seems to the court, said the Chief Justice, that the man is not altogether mad. He appears rational in some of his answers. We shall advise upon- it. The madman being out upon bail, walked about seemingly disconsolate, and fell in with a philanthropic person, who en deavored to console him.
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