4. Royalty bred in Saul what it bred in most kings of the East,—an imperious temper, a despotic will.
5. Nurses who cherish the professional spirit will be minor players in the drama,—faithful attendants in the day, silent watchers in the night.
6. Stevenson never lacks precision, clearness, proportion,—the classic qualities; but, outside of them, the variety of his masters helped him to be various.
7. This spider springs for his mark, and is remarkably sure of his aim,—a fact which proves that for distances of several inches the vision of hunting spiders is perfectly distinct and clear.
8. Serenity of soul is a divine gift,—prop, shield, and unfailing cordial in one.
9. Now, if it were possible that you, Sir,—and the keen eyes surveyed the young man closely,—could command the confidence of these dealers, you might make your visit profitable.
10. Mr. Newman’s syntax presents Homer’s thought in a way which is something more than unconstrained,—over-familiar; something more than easy,—free and easy.
11. Jackson’s conquests had been those of war,—always more dazzling than those of peace; his temperament was of fire,—always more attractive than one of marble.
12. The subject divides itself naturally into two main topics,—the political and the social and economic.
13. The work of his administration is represented by the City Hospital,—its buildings and equipment and its domestic administration.