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One can hardly conceive a harder trial to the feelings, than that of parting with a dearly beloved object, who is about to embark on a long voyage. The frailty of the vessel, the dangers of the ocean, with the difficulty, and uncertainty of future communication, all combine to heighten the distress. This pathetic situation did not escape the tender Otway:

P. 189. LVII. Ritson gives this to Rochester.