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although these exercises were provided, "there was none that was compelled to learn," inasmuch as after his entrance the student's call was merely a matter of time, he might, if he pleased, go on growing daily more ignorant during eight years. The student who gave his mind to it might thus achieve

an incredible degree of ignorance which, for the next four years after his call, he might increase or dissipate as suited him best. In either case, he might not practise until he was of twelve years' standing, unless by a rarely given special permit from the Bench.