S. Augustine. It is well. You are awakening to life. But as we have now prolonged our discussion enough for to-day, let us, if you will, defer the rest until to-morrow, and let us take a breathing space in silence.

Petrarch. Yes, I am tired somewhat, and most gladly shall I welcome quiet and rest.


[1] Æneid, ix. 641.

[2] S. Augustine Confessions, viii. 8.

[3] S. Augustine Confessions, viii. 12.

[4] Æneid, iv. 449.

[5] Publius Cyrus.

[6] Ovid, Pontic., III i. 35.

[7] Horace, Epist., I. 18, 83.