And Claudian, quoted by Chesterfield,
“Ipsa quidem virtus pretium sibi, solaque latè
Fortunæ secura nitet,” etc.
[24] Written in Latin. Philippus Chesterfield, Phillippo Stanhope adhuc puerulo, sed eras e pueritiâ egressuro. S. D. Dated, Kalend, Maii, 1741.
[25] In the compilation called “Lord Chesterfield’s Maxims,” wherein part of this letter is given, all the characteristic points are left out. Thus, where Chesterfield reminds his son that manner is of consequence in pleasing, especially the women, the purist has excised the words in italics.
[26] His Lordship’s badinage, or it may be sarcasm, which the little boy quickly perceived.
[27] His lordship was then Viceroy of Ireland.
[28] Mr. Stanhope was then travelling with his tutor in Germany.
[29] A good natured but somewhat silly book in which M. L’Abbé instructs certain young ladies and gentlemen by means of sundry conversations and reflections.
[30] His lordship had during this year been made one of his Majesty’s Secretaries of State.