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V In considering the first of the five columns in this table, 

 he would scarcely in his early essays be able to ascertain 

 whether the sound Jr at the head of the column were sim- 

 ple or compound, not having another sound of suflScient 

 resemblance with which to compare it. He would there- 

 fore proceed to the next sound ma and would find ample 

 scope for his sagacity, in comparing it with the six succeed- 

 ing sounds : ca, ta, fa, la, na, ra ; and surely it would not 

 require the inspiration of heaven to enable him to discover 



