Hallam's character and accomplishments are recited. Richness of
conversation, much imported from an intellectual home; with critical
powers over all poetry. Keen and rapid thought displayed in logical
argument. Delighting in what is good, but not ascetic, and pure in life.
Loving freedom, but without
"The blind hysterics of the Celt,"[78]
and uniting manliness with female grace, which made him such a favourite
with children.
If the survivor, who had seen and admired all these qualities, had not
allowed such wisdom to make him wise, then shame be on him!