days, and is just dead. It is piteous to see even an animal

the best. Arriving at the conclusion that it certainly was, he

turned his back upon the scenes of the past, resolved to amend it

in some new sphere of action. He struggled hard, and suffered

much, for some time; but, having a contented disposition, and a

good purpose, succeeded in the end; and, from being a farmer's

drudge, and a carrier's lad, he is now the merriest young grazier

And now, the hand that traces these words, falters, as it

approaches the conclusion of its task; and would weave, for a