The following specimens are from the works of Dr. Johnson:—
Every monumental inscription should be in Latin; for that being a dead language, it will always live.
Nor yet perceived the vital spirit fled,
But still fought on, nor knew that he was dead.
Shakspeare has not only shown human nature as it is, but as it would be found in situations to which it cannot be exposed.
Turn from the glittering bribe your scornful eye,
Nor sell for gold what gold can never buy.
These observations were made by favor of a contrary wind.
The next two are from Pope:—
Eight callow infants filled the mossy nest,