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35o A TOUR THROUGH
each other to moderation, and softening the
rigours of every season.
We are not then to be surprised at the
obstinate attachment of the people to this
mountain, and that all his terrors have
not been able to drive them away from
him : for although he sometimes chastises;
yet, like an indulgent parent, he mixes
such blessings along with his chastisements,
that their affections can never be estranged;
for at the same time that he threatens with
a rod of iron, he pours down upon them
all the blessings of the age of gold.
Adieu.—We are now going to pay our
respeds to the viceroy, and make our
farewell visits.—This ceremony never fails
to throw a damp on my spirits; but I have
seldom found it so strong as at present,
there being little or no probability that
we shall ever see again a number of worthy
people
each other to moderation, and softening the
rigours of every season.
We are not then to be surprised at the
obstinate attachment of the people to this
mountain, and that all his terrors have
not been able to drive them away from
him : for although he sometimes chastises;
yet, like an indulgent parent, he mixes
such blessings along with his chastisements,
that their affections can never be estranged;
for at the same time that he threatens with
a rod of iron, he pours down upon them
all the blessings of the age of gold.
Adieu.—We are now going to pay our
respeds to the viceroy, and make our
farewell visits.—This ceremony never fails
to throw a damp on my spirits; but I have
seldom found it so strong as at present,
there being little or no probability that
we shall ever see again a number of worthy
people