LETTER VIII.
The dumb boy.—A pupil—Jack's commencement—Inquiry—A dilemma—Dawning
light—Seasonings—A sunbeam—A soul born—A protester—Idolatry—
Faithfulness—Summons—Superstition—National character—Confession—
Infernal machinery
LETTER IX.
England.—The dumb boy—Jack's adventure—Departure from Ireland—Hannah
More—A carnal politician—Treachery—Afflictions—Jack's progress—
Prayer—Mercies—A soldier—A home—False judgment—Tranquillity
LETTER X.
Sandhurst.—A proposal—A snare—An incident—Papal fulmination—Jack's petition—Happy caution—Perseverance—Zeal—Testimonies—A contrast
LETTER XI.
Separation.—Prejudices—Home—Forebodings—Danger—Trying scenes—
Queries—Awful contrast—Cadets—Retrospections—A visitation—Sympathy
—True feeling
LETTER XII.
Employment.—Sabbath meetings—Boys—An event—Forgiveness—Prejudices—
The Irish language—St. Giles's—A project—The Irish church