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Article THE FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE, AND CABINET OF UNIVERSAL LITERATURE. ← Page 4 of 4 Article HONOUR AND GENEROSITY. Page 1 of 1
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The Freemasons' Magazine, And Cabinet Of Universal Literature.
the baneful operation of late hours and occasional intemperance on the vital principal , considering that as too obvious to need remark : I shall only observe , that in convivial meetings , a pleasant man , a goodhumoured bon vivant , a , man , in short , of wit or humour , or other companionable talents , is , of all others the most exposed to danger . The churl , or the dolt , wanting the capacity or inclination to parincited to
take in the festivity , is permitted and , not unfrequently , withdraw at an early , hour from the table , while the other person alluded to , feeling and being able to communicate pleasure , is acted upon by a double force , that is , by his own inclination , strengthened by the entreaties of those about him . Hence late hours , debauches that impair ; the health of the body , and much more the faculties of and reflect disho
the mind , ' create or increase family dissensions , a - nour on the Institution , from which its intrinsic excellence cannot at all times redeem it in the public opinion .- 1 - - ; ¦ -.-.. Believe me , dear Sir , ' " Your sincerely affectionate - " Friend and Brother , S . J . Ju * ' i 795 >
Honour And Generosity.
HONOUR AND GENEROSITY .
A GENTLEMAN , of the .. South of France . was taken at sea by Pirates , and sold to an Algerine merchant called Ibrahim . The slave gained ' the good-will of his master in such a manner , that he obtained his permission to go into " Provence , and to bring back five hundred crowns for his ransom .., . On his return to Algiers , he said to Ibrahim , ' My master , there are the five , hundred crowns 1 have acknowled
promised you ; I g ive you two hundred , more , as an gement for the confidence you reposed in m . e , in suffering me to go on rny parole of honour . '—Ibrahim ' stood like one thunderstruck ; surprised at the ho ' bie behaviour of the gentleman , he said , 'Your fidelity in preferring your word , to your liberty , and the generosity of your farther proceedings , deserve not only your freedom without of nieces in
ransom , but a reward besides ; Iofferyou one my marriage/— - ' I thank you , Sir , ' replied the gentleman ; but the difference of relig ion will not permit me ' to accept your kind intention ; however , oblige me by receiving this ring . '— ' I receive it , and will wear it far your sake , ' replied Ibrahim , ' on condition that you receive this jewel in exchange , ( presenting him a ring of great value ) and the seven hundred crowns you have brought me , as a small reward for fty fidelity . '
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The Freemasons' Magazine, And Cabinet Of Universal Literature.
the baneful operation of late hours and occasional intemperance on the vital principal , considering that as too obvious to need remark : I shall only observe , that in convivial meetings , a pleasant man , a goodhumoured bon vivant , a , man , in short , of wit or humour , or other companionable talents , is , of all others the most exposed to danger . The churl , or the dolt , wanting the capacity or inclination to parincited to
take in the festivity , is permitted and , not unfrequently , withdraw at an early , hour from the table , while the other person alluded to , feeling and being able to communicate pleasure , is acted upon by a double force , that is , by his own inclination , strengthened by the entreaties of those about him . Hence late hours , debauches that impair ; the health of the body , and much more the faculties of and reflect disho
the mind , ' create or increase family dissensions , a - nour on the Institution , from which its intrinsic excellence cannot at all times redeem it in the public opinion .- 1 - - ; ¦ -.-.. Believe me , dear Sir , ' " Your sincerely affectionate - " Friend and Brother , S . J . Ju * ' i 795 >
Honour And Generosity.
HONOUR AND GENEROSITY .
A GENTLEMAN , of the .. South of France . was taken at sea by Pirates , and sold to an Algerine merchant called Ibrahim . The slave gained ' the good-will of his master in such a manner , that he obtained his permission to go into " Provence , and to bring back five hundred crowns for his ransom .., . On his return to Algiers , he said to Ibrahim , ' My master , there are the five , hundred crowns 1 have acknowled
promised you ; I g ive you two hundred , more , as an gement for the confidence you reposed in m . e , in suffering me to go on rny parole of honour . '—Ibrahim ' stood like one thunderstruck ; surprised at the ho ' bie behaviour of the gentleman , he said , 'Your fidelity in preferring your word , to your liberty , and the generosity of your farther proceedings , deserve not only your freedom without of nieces in
ransom , but a reward besides ; Iofferyou one my marriage/— - ' I thank you , Sir , ' replied the gentleman ; but the difference of relig ion will not permit me ' to accept your kind intention ; however , oblige me by receiving this ring . '— ' I receive it , and will wear it far your sake , ' replied Ibrahim , ' on condition that you receive this jewel in exchange , ( presenting him a ring of great value ) and the seven hundred crowns you have brought me , as a small reward for fty fidelity . '