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A Diſcourſe
Book I.
Chap. XII.
The third Affection which is Commiseration rectifyed to indulge it over much, a Vice. Its difference from Mercy. How and with what respect it is to be admitted.
This Discourse of Langius withdrew (methought) a Cloud from my understanding; and, my Father (said I) you still better me both by your reproofs and instructions. So that (methinks) I am now able to keep under that Affection which respects the place and state in which, but not as yet that which respects the Men themselves amongst whom I have been bred. For how is it possible that the losses of my Country should not touch and deeply affect me for my Country-mens and Companions sakes, who are toss'd in the
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