[No. 632]Monday, December 13, 1714

—Explebo numerum, reddarque tenebris—
Virg.

The Love of Symmetry and Order, which is natural to the Mind of Man, betrays him sometimes into very whimsical Fancies.

This noble Principle,

says a

French

Author,

loves to amuse it self on the most trifling Occasions. You may see a profound Philosopher

, says he,