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can become arable, and the devils be in some measure chained 

 there." Such sacrifices ought only to confirm British interest 

 in the country and deepen our sense of responsibility. For we 

 owe it to those who have perished, "worn -down swiftly in 

 frightful travail, chaining the devils which are manifold," to 

 make sure that their labours be not wasted nor their lives laid 

 down in vain. 



J. W. GREGORY. 



3 Aubrey Road, Campden Hill, W. 

 January 1S96. 



