“God gives man leave his creatures to destroy.”—
“What! for his sport?” replied the pitying Boy.—
“Nay,” said the Lady, “why the sport condemn?
As die they must, ’tis much the same to them.”
Peter had doubts; but with so kind a friend
He would not on a dubious point contend.
Much had he seen, and every thing he saw 510
Excited pleasure not unmix’d with awe.
Leaving each room, he turn’d as if once more
To enjoy the pleasure that he felt before—