very first pass entirely in his power.

This, I am told, was what Mr. Lovelace said upon it; retreating as he
spoke: 'Have a care, Mr. Harlowe--your violence puts you out of your
defence. You give me too much advantage. For your sister's sake, I
will pass by every thing:--if--'

But this the more provoked his rashness, to lay himself open to the
advantage of his adversary--who, after a slight wound given him in the
arm, took away his sword.

There are people who love not your brother, because of his natural
imperiousness and fierce and uncontroulable temper: these say, that
the young gentleman's passion was abated on seeing his blood gush
plentifully down his arm; and that he received the generous offices of
his adversary (who helped him off with his coat and waistcoat, and
bound up his arm, till the surgeon could come,) with such patience, as
was far from making a visit afterwards from that adversary, to inquire
after his health, appear either insulting or improper.

Be this as it may, every body pities you. So steady, so uniform in
your conduct: so desirous, as you always said, of sliding through life
to the end of it unnoted; and, as I may add, not wishing to be
observed even for your silent benevolence; sufficiently happy in the
noble consciousness which attends it: Rather useful than glaring, your
deserved motto; though now, to your regret, pushed into blaze, as I
may say: and yet blamed at home for the faults of others--how must
such a virtue suffer on every hand!--yet it must be allowed, that your
present trial is but proportioned to your prudence.