Directions for Reading.—In the second stanza of the lesson, wrong becomes very emphatic on account of repetition (being repeated a number of times). My and thine, in the same stanza, are emphatic on account of contrast (contrary meaning of the words).
Point out an example of emphasis by repetition, and an example of emphasis by contrast, in the third stanza.
Language Lesson.—Hal = Harry = Henry.
Let pupils place un before each of the following words, and give their meaning.
changed burdened envied
LESSON XXXVII.
fero'cious, savage; fierce.
rosette', an article made to resemble a rose.
aban'doned, left forever; given up.
encoun'ter, meet face to face.
in'fluence, power over others.
keen, sharp; piercing.
reputa'tion, what is known of a person.
wit'ness, see or know by personal presence.
trail, track; footsteps.
alert', on the watch; careful.