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FABLES. 



with people of their own malicious principles, for 

 fear of meeting with a suitable return ; but they de- 

 light in doing mischief for mischief's sake, and 

 seem pleased when they can insult the innocent 

 with impunity. This kind of behaviour is incon- 

 sistent with all the rules of honour and generosity, 

 and is opposite to every thing that is great, good, 

 amiable, and praise-worthy. 



