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ks, and exposes himself to the hottest action; for religious fear is perfectly consistent with the greatest bravery; according to the famous line of the pious Racine,
"Je crains DIEU, cher Abner; et n'ai point d'autre crainte."
"I fear my GOD; and Him alone I fear."
--A FRIEND.
In the beginning of an engagement he is generally calm; and will frequently offer up a prayer to heaven, for the person at whom he is going to fire; saying he is sorry to be under the necessity of depriving him of life; but that he is an enemy to Corsica, and Providence has sent him in his way, in order that he may be prevented from doing any farther mischief; that he hopes GOD will pardon his crimes, and take him to himself. After he has seen two or three of his countrymen fall at his side, the case alters. His eyes flame with grief and indignation, and he becomes like one furious, dealing vengeance every where around him.
His authority in the council is not less than his valour in the field. His strength of judgement and extent of knowledge, joined to the singular sanctity of his character, give him great weight in all the publick consultations; and his influence is of considerable service to his brother the General.--Boswell's "Account of Corsica," page 222.
REVIEWS.
DR. JOHNSON:
HIS FRIENDS AND HIS CRITICS.
BY GEORGE BIRKBECK HILL, D.C.L.[159]
[Footnote 159: Smith, Elder, and Co. 1878]
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