This file uses _underscores_ to indicate italic text. New original cover
art included with this eBook is granted to the public domain.
Illustrations have been moved in some cases to natural breaks in the
text. Itemized changes from the original text:
• p. 148: Added missing or misprinted “t” in “advantageously” in phrase
“may be advantageously consulted.”
• p. 148: Added missing or misprinted closing single quote after
“trials” in phrase “It appears from a note in the ‘Criminal Trials,’
vol i. p. 361.”
• p. 150: Capitalized “Capitol” in phrase “the title and prerogatives
of poet-laureat are revived in the Capitol” to match other
references.
• p. 150: Added semicolon after phrase “uncorrupted by avarice,
sensuality, or ambition.”
• p. 150: Added missing period after phrase “or become wantonly
instrumental in producing them.”