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70 fear that by approaching your illustrious steps, I shall trespass, and dishonour you."

"Ten days have elapses since I had the privilege of listening to your able instructions. Ere I was aware, I found my heart filled and choked with noxious weeds. Perhaps I shall have to thank you, for favouring me with an epistle, in which I know your words will flow, limpid as the streams of pure water: then shall I instantly see the nature of things and have my heart opened to understand."

"We have long been far separated from each other: not a day passes but my spirit flies and hovers at your right and left. I consider with myself, whether or not, my virtuous elder brother's heart, yet ruminates on me his old friend."