The same messenger was employed at the siege of Mutina, as we are
informed by the elder Pliny.
Hist. Nat. x. 37.

NOTE u.

_Hark! the lee, &c_.

This little animal, from the extreme convexity of her eye, cannot see
many inches before her.



NOTES ON THE SECOND PART.

NOTE x.

_These still exist, &c_.

There is a future Existence even in this world; an Existence in the
hearts and minus of those who shall live after us. It is in reserve
for every man, however obscure; and his portion, if he be diligent,
must be equal to his desires. For in whose remembrance can we wish to
hold a place, but such as know, and are known by us? These are within
the sphere of our influence, and among these and their descendants we
may live evermore.

It is a state of rewards and punishments; and, like that revealed to
us in the Gospel, has the happiest influence on our lives. The latter