DISTINCTION BETWEEN YOUNG ANGELS AND YOUNG YAHOOS.—FAIRIES, KILLCROPS
AND CHANGELINGS.—LUTHER'S OPINIONS ON THE SUBJECT.—HIS COLLOQUIA
MENSALIA.—DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE OLD AND NEW EDITION.
I think it not impertinent sometimes to relate such accidents as may
seem no better than mere trifles; for even by trifles are the
qualities of great persons as well disclosed as by their great
actions; because in matters of importance they commonly strain
themselves to the observance of general commended rules; in lesser
things they follow the current of their own natures.
SIR WALTER RALEIGH.