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Although described as choleric and hasty, he had also 
winning qualities, so that he retained warm friendships 
throughout his life, and was at all times held in high respect. 
Fic. ro.—WiILiiaM HARVEY, 1578-1667. 
It must be said also that in his replies to his critics, he showed 
great moderation. 
The contemplative face of Harvey is shown in Fig. 10. 
This is taken from his picture in the National Portrait 
Gallery in London, and is usually regarded as the second- 
