I shall close this Subject with giving you one Caution: When you have gained a Victory, do not push it too far; 'tis sufficient to let the Company and your Adversary see 'tis in your Power, but that you are too generous to make use of it.

X.

[Footnote 1:]

Part I., canto i., v. 69, 70.

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[Footnote 2:]

"it is", and in first reprint.

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