STRAWBERRY. 121 

r Tis 
a one of those nymphs whom Tasso placed at 
hu the gate of Armida’s enchanted gardens. But, 
i though equally attractive, the young Swiss girls 
Her are less dangerous; and, while offering their 
His) alluring baskets to the traveller, instead of 
Mi magically arresting his steps, they enable him 
' 7 to recruit his strength and to renew his jour- 
ney. 
The learned Linneus was cured of frequent 


attacks of gout by the use of Strawberries. 
Often have they restored health to the invalid 
A me when all other medicines have failed. They 
Ke constitute a favourite accompaniment of the 
: ‘ ‘ lordly feast, and the most exquisite luxury of 
shai the rural repast. This charming fruit, which 
e 7 vies in freshness and perfume with the bud of 
i, . the sweetest of flowers, delights the eye, the 
aa taste, and the smell, at the same time. Yet 
W Ti there are persons so unhappy as to dislike 

Strawberries, and to swoon at the sight of a 
sal rose, Is this astonishing, when there are per- 
Ci sons who turn pale at the sight of superior 


mags ai merit, or on hearing of a noble action, as if the 
eit, sight or record of virtue were a reproach to 
yen themselves? Fortunately, these melancholy 
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