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 ¬liberties — her wise men deliberating in councils and courts of justice — her historians recording her virtues for universal example — her poets enshrining them in immortal numbers— and a host of heroes defending her against an en- vious world. Establishments of charity Mere numerous, but though admirable alike in their objects and administrations, I pass them by altogether as not within the scope of my re- marks. — When the twin- worlds shall become as open hereafter as the continents of our own are to each other, every hospital in Armata will be as well known in London as St. Luke's or Bride- well, and I should be sorry to see the little pocket-books of the year made up by a piracy of my work : — I have selected therefore for my objects matters that are beyond their reach. ¬ CHAP ¬