"24. Break not a jest, when none take pleasure in mirth; laugh not loud, nor at all, without occasion; deride no man's misfortune, though there seem to be some cause.
"25. Speak not injurious words, neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none, although they give occasion.
"26. Seek not to lessen the merits of others; neither give more than due praise.
"27. Go not thither where you know not whether you shall be welcome. Give not advice without being asked; and, when desired, do it briefly.
"28. Reprove not the imperfections of others; for that belongs to parents, masters, and superiors.
"29. Gaze not on the marks or blemishes of others, and ask not how they came. What you may speak in secret to your friend, deliver not before others.
"30. Think before you speak; pronounce not imperfectly, nor bring out your words too hastily, but orderly and distinctly.
"31. When another speaks, be attentive yourself, and disturb not the audience. If any hesitate in his words, help him not nor prompt him without being desired; interrupt him not nor answer him until his speech be ended.
"32. Treat with men at right times about business, and whimper not in the company of others.