_What then his vengeance? hear it not, ye Stars,_
_And thou, pale Moon, turn paler at the sound_: ...
_Man is to Man the sorest, surest Ill._"

YOUNG.

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[His Reflections on the Propensity to gaze on Misery.--Military
Punishments.--Eager Curiosity of Spectators.--Theatric Amusements.--He
examines the Motives where the Distress is real.--His Dread from the
Disposition of Mankind.--The Jury withdrawn.... His Reflections.--Full
of apprehension.... effect of Pride in maintaing an opinion.--His fears
from the diminished regard of an Oath.--This idea pursued.--Instance
of false Shame.... of contempt of Shame.--Perjury.--Duty of
Deliberation.... Misbodings.--Hopes from mild and conscientious
feelings.--Conflict of Hope, Doubt, and Fear.--The Verdict.]

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'Man hard of heart! of horrid things
Most horrid! and of strange most strange:'...
Thus the mournful Poet sings,
Experienc'd in Life's various range.

In the hopeful morn of Youth,
This serious Song I lov'd and learn'd,
Nor ever thought the mournful truth
Would ever thus by me be mourn'd.