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Melesichton.
MELESICHTON .
TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH OF FENELON .
MELESICHTON was a native of an illustrious family iri Greece . While but a youth , the heroic actions of his ancestors eno-aged his glowing mind ; and in several bold and hazardous engagements , he gave early demonstrations of his superior judgmentand singular bravery : but as he was too fond of grandeur , his hig h and expensive way of living soon plunged him into a sea wife Proxinoe to
of troubles , which obliged him to fly with his a country seat on the sea shore , where they lived in profound solitude ; Proxinoe was highly esteemed for wit , courage , and a majestic deportment . Many , who were in much better circumstances than Melesichton , made their addresses to her on account of her birth and beauty but true merit alone made him the object
; of herchoice . Though their virtue and friendship were inviolable , though Flymen had never united a happier pair , yet their mutual attachment and affection proved but an aggravation of their sorrows . With less impatience Melesichton could have borne the severest frowns of fortune , had he suffered alone , or without so tender a partner ; and Proxinoe with concern observed , that her
presence augmented the pains of her Melesichton . Their sole comfort arose from the reflection , that Heaven had blessed them with two children , beauteous as the graces : their son ' s name was Meliboeus , and the daughter ' s Poeminis . Meliboeus was very active " , strong , and courageous ; in every gentleman-like exercisehe excelled ali the neihbouring youth . He
, g ranged the forests , and his pursuits were unerring and fatal asthosei of Apollo : however , the arts and sciences—those noble rays of the Deity—were more the objects of his contemplation , than his bo \ T was of his diversion .
Melesichton imprinted the love of virtue on the mind of his son , ' in air and mien , unaffected , soft , and engaging ; in aspect noble ,, bold , and dignified . Plis father wept over him with paternal anxiety . Poeminis was equally the care of her mother , who instructed her in all the various arts with which the goddess Minerva has enriched the world ; to those useful accomplishments were added the charms of music . Orpheus never sungor touched his
, lyre more softly than Poeminis : her silver tresses were tied with a careless air ; whilst some few ringlets unconfined , played about her ivory neck at the breath of every gentle zephyr . Without the aid of dress , no nymph was ever so beautiful , so free from pride , so little conscious of her own charms . The conduct and ceconomy of the family was her whole employment .
But Melesichton , lost to every hope of returning from his state of banishment ; sought every opportunity to Ise alone , The si ght 9 ,
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Melesichton.
MELESICHTON .
TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH OF FENELON .
MELESICHTON was a native of an illustrious family iri Greece . While but a youth , the heroic actions of his ancestors eno-aged his glowing mind ; and in several bold and hazardous engagements , he gave early demonstrations of his superior judgmentand singular bravery : but as he was too fond of grandeur , his hig h and expensive way of living soon plunged him into a sea wife Proxinoe to
of troubles , which obliged him to fly with his a country seat on the sea shore , where they lived in profound solitude ; Proxinoe was highly esteemed for wit , courage , and a majestic deportment . Many , who were in much better circumstances than Melesichton , made their addresses to her on account of her birth and beauty but true merit alone made him the object
; of herchoice . Though their virtue and friendship were inviolable , though Flymen had never united a happier pair , yet their mutual attachment and affection proved but an aggravation of their sorrows . With less impatience Melesichton could have borne the severest frowns of fortune , had he suffered alone , or without so tender a partner ; and Proxinoe with concern observed , that her
presence augmented the pains of her Melesichton . Their sole comfort arose from the reflection , that Heaven had blessed them with two children , beauteous as the graces : their son ' s name was Meliboeus , and the daughter ' s Poeminis . Meliboeus was very active " , strong , and courageous ; in every gentleman-like exercisehe excelled ali the neihbouring youth . He
, g ranged the forests , and his pursuits were unerring and fatal asthosei of Apollo : however , the arts and sciences—those noble rays of the Deity—were more the objects of his contemplation , than his bo \ T was of his diversion .
Melesichton imprinted the love of virtue on the mind of his son , ' in air and mien , unaffected , soft , and engaging ; in aspect noble ,, bold , and dignified . Plis father wept over him with paternal anxiety . Poeminis was equally the care of her mother , who instructed her in all the various arts with which the goddess Minerva has enriched the world ; to those useful accomplishments were added the charms of music . Orpheus never sungor touched his
, lyre more softly than Poeminis : her silver tresses were tied with a careless air ; whilst some few ringlets unconfined , played about her ivory neck at the breath of every gentle zephyr . Without the aid of dress , no nymph was ever so beautiful , so free from pride , so little conscious of her own charms . The conduct and ceconomy of the family was her whole employment .
But Melesichton , lost to every hope of returning from his state of banishment ; sought every opportunity to Ise alone , The si ght 9 ,