11. THE HOratii and the CURIATII. The Romans and Albans-the agreement—the three Horatii the three Curiatii-the combat-the single Roman-the stratagem-the success-the victory. 12. DAMON AND PYTHIAS. The friends-the condemnation-the permission-the pledge the curiosity of Dionysius-the reproach of the tyrant-the confidence of Pythias-the fatal day-the scaffold-the exultation of Pythias-the murmur-the cry-the horseman—the arrival— the embrace the determination of Pythias-the astonishment of Dionysius-his conviction-acknowledgment-pardon-friendship. 13. DIONYSIUS AND DAMOCLES. Dionysius-his wealth-his power-Damocles-his admiration-his flattery-the proposal-the acceptance-the banquet-the furniture-the platethe pages the delicacies—the indulgence-the delight-the sword—the alarm—the agitation-the entreaty-the lesson. 14. THE FISHERMAN AND THE PORTER. The marriage-feast-the deficiency-the fishermanthe turbot-the joy-the saloon-the noblemanthe price-the astonishment-the determination— the lashes-the interruption-the explanation— the command-the porter-the fulfilment-the dismissal-the reward. 15. COLUMBUS AND THE EGG. The Cardinal-the banquet-the honour-the courtier the envy-the detraction-the egg-the challenge the attempts-the failures-the accomplishment-the application. 16. THE KING and the Dervise. The dervise the palace-the mistake-the gallery -the guards-the discovery-the question-the reply the rebuke-the king-the conversationthe lesson. 17. APOLLO AND THE CRITIC. The critic-the poem-the faults-the presentApollo-the chaff-the wheat-the task-the industry-the reward-the lesson. 18. THE KING AND THE PHYSICIAN. The king-the complaint-the medicines-their uselessness-the physician-the ball-the malletthe drugs-the exercise-the effect-the cure-the lesson. 19. THE HONESTY OF A MORAVIAN. The captain-the forage-the excursion-the valley -the cottage-the Moravian-the request-the consent the guidance-the barley-field-the proposal-the answer-the second field-the supply -the complaint—the explanation—the honesty. 20. RICHARD AND THE MINSTREL. Richard I.-the Holy Land-the truce-the return -the disguise the capture-the imprisonmentthe minstrel-the search-the castle-the songthe response-the discovery-the release. SECTION III. NARRATIVES. Construct simple narratives from the following heads. EXAMPLE. THE LION. Where found-appearance-mane- claws-strengthcourage-roar-habits-disposition-anecdote. NARRATIVE. The lion is a native of both Asia and Africa; but the African lion is the largest and most magnificent. This animal is remarkable for an air of grandeur and majesty, to which an enormous mane that encircles his neck greatly contributes. Like all the cat kind, he possesses sharp claws, which, in his case, are exceedingly formidable weapons. His strength and courage, which are prodigious, make him the terror of all other quadrupeds. His roar, resembling distant thunder, spreads terror through the forest. His habits are carnivorous; and he lives by destroying other animals, principally deer. He lies in wait for his prey, concealing himself near the spot where he expects it to pass, and leaps upon it by surprise. Although of the same family as the tiger, he differs very much from that cruel and blood-thirsty animal in his disposition, attacking no one unless when provoked or pressed by hunger. He has even, in some instances, displayed great humanity in his conduct. It is related that, on one occasion, some unfeeling person put a little dog into a lion's cage for the purpose of seeing it devoured by the ferocious animal. The lion, however, disdained to touch it; and, in the course of time, became much attached to his companion, sharing with it his daily meals. It happened one day, that, on receiving a supply of provisio nwhich had been delayed long beyond the usual time, the dog, eager to satisfy its hunger, seized some of it before the lion, who, enraged at the moment, struck the dog a blow, which instantly deprived it of life. The lion, how ever, so much regretted the effect of his passion, that he refused all food, and died shortly after. 1. THE ELEPHANT. EXERCISES. Where found-size-appearance-trunk-strength food-habits-docility-use-anecdote. 2. THE FOX. Where found-size-appearance-tail-habits-food -cunning-what got from it-anecdote. 3. THE REINDEER. Where found-size-appearance-horns-hoof-food -use-as a horse-cow-sheep-docility-wonderful adaptation to the countries in which found. 4. THE CAMEL. Where found-different species-appearance-hoof —nostrils-hump-stomachs—what got from it— use-docility-wonderful adaptation to the countries in which found. 5. THE BEAVER. Where found-size-appearance-tail-feet-teeth -society of beavers-number-habitation-wonderful instinct displayed in its situation-construction-the dam- the different apartments - the store-house-value of the beaver. 6. THE EAGLE. Largest species-where found-length-breadth beak-talons-eye-nest-food-strength-anec dote. 7. THE OSTRICH. Where found-size-appearance-head-neckwings-food-treatment of young-hunting the ostrich-use to the Arab-for what chiefly valued. H 8. THE CUCKOO. Where found-size-appearance-migration-return -cheerful note-eggs-where deposited-remarkable instinct of young cuckoo-poetical allusions. 9. THE NIGHTINGALE. Where found-in what part of Britain-size-appearance-migration-return-melodious song when heard-its haunts-food-nest-young. 10. THE WHALE. appearance - head Where found — size 11. THE SALMON. Where found-size-weight-food-spawn-where deposited at what season—remarkable perseverance and agility-for what valued-how takenhow preserved-principal salmon fisheries in Great Britain and Ireland. 12. THE CROCODILE. Where found-river noted for-size-head-neckskin-mouth-legs-tail-chief food-prey-how attacked-when devoured-why less formidable on land-why worshipped by the ancient Egyptians. 13. GOLD. Where found colour-weight-fusibility-malleability ductility-gold leaf-gold wire-uses of gold-coin-plate-jewellery. 14. COPPER. Where found-its antiquity-colour-weight-so norousness-uses-ships-houses-utensils-coin -engraving-alloys-brass-bronze-pinchbeck -bell-metal-cannon. |