EXERCISE LVII.

(Refer to Rules XVII. and XVIII.)

He can run faster than me. You are a much greater loser by his death than them. They can write as neatly as him; but he is a better grammarian than them.

O thou for ever present in my way,

Who all my motives, all my toils, survey.

They talk about the excellence of temperance, but they cannot explain wherein it consists. Not one of the authors who mentions this circumstance is entitled to credit. History shows us the regard and veneration that was always paid to great men. They whom are very suspicious are generally dishonest. Who did you write to? He has two brothers, one of which I am acquainted with. St. Paul wrote to the Christians, most of which were converted Jews. Study attentively, without which you cannot suc seed.

EXERCISE LVIII.

(Refer to Rules XIX. and XX.)

The wild tribes who inhabit the interior of Africa, contemplate the ocean with astonishment. The jury which individually knew his good character, acquitted the prisoner. Judas, who is another name for treachery, betrayed his master with a kiss. He was the best officer who ever commanded a regiment. This is the same picture which we saw yesterday. The men and the horses, which were expected, have just arrived. He is a man that knows what is proper, and who will not do a dishonorable action. The curiosities which he has brought home, and that we shall have the pleasure of seeing, are said to be very rare.

EXERCISE LIX.

(Refer to Rules XXI. and XXII.)

They produce oranges, almonds, and many other fruits, unknown to our climates, which lie everywhere open to the passenger. This is the horse I bought. The way I manage is this. They will not believe but he received the letter. We state merely that we have seen. Edward the First, him who succeeded Henry the Third, reigned during thirty-five years. Whose houses are these? John. Whom did you meet? He and she. did you give the parcel? To John and he. The city Man

To whom

chester is situated on the Irwell. The direction on the letter was "To the Miss Wilsons." The two Messrs. Longman were present. The Lords Bishop of Manchester and Chester.

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EXERCISE LX.

(Refer to Rules XXIII. XXIV. XXV. and XXVI.) A camel is a useful animal. The painting and sculpture were his chief studies. A historical narrative. Influenced by compassion, few of his friends raised a subscription for him. He failed in the enterprise, because he paid a little attention to it. A spaniel is a kind of a dog. There is a species of an animal called a seal. A good and a faithful servant attends to his master's business. There was a great difference between the dispensations of the law and gospel. History is a useful and interesting study. The secretary and the librarian has arrived. The secretary and librarian were present. He was styled a Protector. The Severn is derived from Sabrīna.

EXERCISE LXI.

(Refer to Rules XXVII. XXVIII. XXIX. and XXX.) Who shall we send to announce this intelligence? He that is idle and mischievous, rebuke sternly. Who do you suppose him to be? Let you and he endeavour to improve. I cannot better describe, than by these illustrations, this extraordinary occurrence. False accusations cannot diminish from his real merit. The master learned his pupils geography. They intend to rise the prices of admission. They rose his salary. The ship lays at anchor. If I were him I would act differently. Whom did they say that he is. We heard the thunder to roll. heard say it. He needs not proceed in such haste. his opponent deny the truth of this assertion.

EXERCISE LXII.

(Refer to Rules XXXI. and XXXII.)

They were

He dares

This is a book which proves itself to be written by the person whose name it bears. Gunpowder is said to be invented in Germany by a monk, A.D. 1344. I cannot excuse the remissness of those, whose business it should have been, as it certainly was their interest, to have interposed their good offices. If these men had intended to have acted honorably, they would have taken care to have made some provision for their creditors. The arguments were sufficient to have satisfied all who heard them. We expected to have met our friends. He does not look so happy as he used to do. After I left Rome, I went to Vienna. Formerly he has been imprudent. Be that as it will, you ought to go to Edinburgh. I had rather not accept the offer. He asserted that temperance was a great blessing. George said that he was very happy.

EXERCISE LXIII.

(Refer to Rules XXXIII. XXXIV. and XXXV.) They have mistook his meaning. They have spoke their opinions. He has wrote to his father. The pen is broke. The books were stole. They seen him some days since. He drunk too much wine. No contentions have arose between them, since their reconciliation. Thou, who hast borne a part in the labor, shall share in the rewards. He says that he would gladly forgive him. He said that he would pay the money to-morrow. I think that he could, if he wishes to do so. The money has already, or will here. after, be paid to him. He said that he would have paid the money, if he received a remittance. He studies, as if he expects a prize. He studied, as if he expected a prize. By observing of these rules you may avoid mistakes.

EXERCISE LXIV.

(Refer to Rules XXXVI. XXXVII. XXXVIII. and XXXIX.) Do this first, you may do what you wish afterwards. The Roman women contributed all their rings and jewels voluntarily, to assist the government. Knowledge is only to be acquired by application. During the rest of his consular year, Bibulus could only escape outrage by not only avoiding all assemblies of the people, but every solemn and important meeting of the senate. He did not think that he would ever return to England. The mark is made in a distinct enough manner to be visible. I seldom or ever see him. He gained almost nothing by the transaction. I would sooner have this book than that. Precept no discipline is not so forcible as example. Since then he has been very unhappy.

EXERCISE LXV.

(Refer to Rules XL. XLI. and XLII.)

The prize-money was distributed between the four regiments. It was divided equally amongst two persons. He besought of us to hear his explanation of the matter. He was banished his country. He was expelled the school. He resides at Russia. His office is at Regent-street. He resides in Madrid. He landed in Falmouth. He lives in No. 10, Pall Mall. We are often disappointed of things, which before possession promised much en joyment. I have frequently desired their company, but hitherto I have always been disappointed in that pleasure. He was found incompetent for the duties of his office. Without he study more attentively, he will not succeed.

EXERCISE LXVI.

(Refer to Rules XLIII. and XLIV.)

Neither despise or oppose what you do not understand. He is not as diligent as his brother. I must, however, be so candid to own that I have been mistaken.

I gain'd a son;

And such a son, as all men hail'd me happy.

We are generally pleased with any little accomplishments of mind or body. He has too much sense and prudence than to become a dupe to such artifices. The matter was no sooner proposed, but he privately withdrew, in order to consider it. He would not either do it himself, nor let me do it. It will improve neither the intellect nor delight the imagination.

EXERCISE LXVII.

(Refer to Rule XLV.)

The resolution was not the less fixed, that the secret was yet communicated to very few. He opposed the most remarkable corruptions of the age, so that his doctrines were embraced by great numbers. He is more bold, but not so wise, as his companion. Sincerity is as valuable, and even more so, than knowledge. We pervert the noble faculty of speech, when we use it either for the defaming of, or to annoy our neighbours. Be anxious rather about acquiring knowledge, than to display it.

EXERCISE LXVIII.

(Refer to Rules XLVI. and XLVII.)

His crimes had brought him into extreme distress and extreme perplexity. By these happy labours, they who sow and reap, will rejoice together. In the reign of Henry II. all foreign commodities were plenty in England. The first project was to shorten discourse by cutting polysyllables into one. No person was ever so perplexed, or sustained the mortifications as he has done to-day. It was an unsuccessful undertaking, which, although it has failed, is no objection at all to an enterprise so well concerted. The Romans gave not only the freedom of the city, but capacity for employment to several towns in Gaul, Spain, and Germany.

EXERCISE LXIX.

I would not willingly hurt the feelings of one individual, who could justly consider their rights to be invaded by my promotion. That society, to shew how much interest it takes in such discoveries, has allowed me the use of their rooms. He was dressed in a garment from the size of which I concluded to be hereditary in his family. Hear one that in thy youth thou professed to love. There is a business which, till it takes some turn, I cannot leave this place in prudence.

EXERCISE LXX.

Lord Byron's appearance at that time was the finest I ever saw it. Intrinsic merit must give rank to its possessor, let him be whom, and what, and whence he might. His look impressed you with the idea that, if he lived, he would have made a figure in life. Ten years have prepared a very different sort of world to bustle in than that which I should have found in 1812.

EXERCISE LXXI.

Cases of deafness are very rare; indeed, I do not remember to have seen any except very aged people. Flatteries are most excusable when they are spoken with ease, which I must confess he does. Our Parliament would reject any petition under that mode of signature, to which you have thrown open your doors and ushered into your national assembly. Every one of us are in concern about your health.

EXERCISE LXXII.

It is enough to punish the piratical acts on the doers of them. They had their faults like we all have. I feared that considering the prominent part he had played, his absence will be noticed. His name had only been used once along with the other gentlemen as partners in this speculation. My love to business is not great without my capacity was better. He invariably granted an interview to whomsoever asked one. His house, from before twenty years old, was frequented by many persons of the graver sort.

This exercise and the eleven others immediately following it, are compiled exclusively from questions proposed to Candidates for admission to the Royal Military College, Sandhurst; and from Examin ation Papers issued to Candidates for Direct Commissions.