NORTHERN MEMOIRS. 55 



Theoph. If that axiom be true, my breast has 

 burnt long enough. 



Arn. With what? 



Theoph. It may be with passion. 



Arn. And it may be with suspicion. 



Theoph. Let all suspicion (and the nature of 

 it) be for ever suspended. 



Arn. If that be your resolution, give me your 

 prospect. 



Theoph. The flourishing fields, and the plen- 

 tiful streams in Scotland. 



Arn. Shall we ramble the Highlands ? 



Theoph. Ay, and the Lowlands too ; for lie 

 hazard my fortunes with my friend, and share 

 in his adventures. 



Arn. Is that your resolution ? 



Theoph. Yes, that's my resolve ; I must con- 

 fess, I had rather go than stay. 



Arn. Stay, then, and lie go with you. 



Theoph. Why, now, Pm answer'd, doubts can have an end ; 

 And so have mine, since lodg'd in such a friend 

 To nature, human learning, sense, and reason ; 

 Compounds of purest peace ; no plot, nor treason 

 Harbours in that calm breast, where Art and Science 

 Bud up like twins, and bid a bold defiance 

 T Ignorance and Prophaneness ; let thy lot 

 Be what it will, and see if mine be not 

 The same adjusted ; know that I can bear 

 The hazard of my fortunes any where 

 To vie Arnoldus, if Arnoldus lay 

 Commands on him that's ready to obey, 



