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Thurlogh, The Milesian.
self with such kin , it is only to suck them of their earnings , or betray them for their plunder . As it waxed late , however , and he had sums private engagements of his own to superintend , he gently reminded our hero , that he had best proceed towards their mark ; and succeeded , with some difficulty , in recalling him to the world . They pushed their way now up Westmorland Street , until they arrived at the opening of College Green , and here the majesty of death inspired Thurlogh
with a sort of awe . " What is that structure , " said he , " whose superb columns rival the porticoes of eastern fancy ? " " That , sir , " replied his guide , " is the tomb of the liberties of the land that produced you : it was our House of Commons when we were a nation ; and within its envied walls were uttered some of those marvels of speech which won immortality alike for the orators as for the language in which they spoke ! it is now a counting-house !"
" Fuit Illium , fuimus Troes ! " responded Thurlogh , with a si gh . " And this , sir , " continued he , " what is it ?" " The University , sir . " " The University ! " re-echoed Thurlogh , cheered at the sound from the
melancholy of the preceding remark ; " the University!—do I understand you , sir , to mean that this is Trinity College ?" " Yes , sir ; that building behind the iron rails , is Trinity College ; and I mistake much else you shall yourself one day occupy a distinguished position in its literary archives . " Thurlogh bowed and coloured . A few paces now brought them to his destined landing . They knocked at the door ; a servant appeared ; upon which Thurlogh took the portmanteau
from off the shoulder of his guide , and , giving it to the servant to fetch in , sliped a half crown into the hand of his carrier and fellow traveller . " You are very kind , sir , " said the virtuous and exemplary Jesuit ; " but it is the duty of my profession to lend a hand to want . I saw you innocent and unsuspecting ; I saw also , that you were detached and isolated from all connections . I was apprehensive , therefore , for the respectability of the first which you should form , and having no ostensible mode whereby 1 could otherwise satisfy myself ,-as to this essential , without the danger of appearing
obtrusive or over-officious , I resolved to volunteer myself as your guide ; and am now repaid in the gratification of seeing you likely to be taken care of . God bless you , my child , receive your half crown back again , and my blessing along with it . "
-: ;• * 'A- * ' * * The . Jesuit was prophetic , —Thurlogh reaped laurels in college , and won hearts wherever he went . Ireland , his country and his pride , offered proofs of antiquity , which became his study ; yet love for mankind was his object , and Freemasonry his creed . Henry O'Brien , farewell , — what a tale thou wouldst have concluded is
known , alas ! but to thyself and to IIin who alone knoweth all things .
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Thurlogh, The Milesian.
self with such kin , it is only to suck them of their earnings , or betray them for their plunder . As it waxed late , however , and he had sums private engagements of his own to superintend , he gently reminded our hero , that he had best proceed towards their mark ; and succeeded , with some difficulty , in recalling him to the world . They pushed their way now up Westmorland Street , until they arrived at the opening of College Green , and here the majesty of death inspired Thurlogh
with a sort of awe . " What is that structure , " said he , " whose superb columns rival the porticoes of eastern fancy ? " " That , sir , " replied his guide , " is the tomb of the liberties of the land that produced you : it was our House of Commons when we were a nation ; and within its envied walls were uttered some of those marvels of speech which won immortality alike for the orators as for the language in which they spoke ! it is now a counting-house !"
" Fuit Illium , fuimus Troes ! " responded Thurlogh , with a si gh . " And this , sir , " continued he , " what is it ?" " The University , sir . " " The University ! " re-echoed Thurlogh , cheered at the sound from the
melancholy of the preceding remark ; " the University!—do I understand you , sir , to mean that this is Trinity College ?" " Yes , sir ; that building behind the iron rails , is Trinity College ; and I mistake much else you shall yourself one day occupy a distinguished position in its literary archives . " Thurlogh bowed and coloured . A few paces now brought them to his destined landing . They knocked at the door ; a servant appeared ; upon which Thurlogh took the portmanteau
from off the shoulder of his guide , and , giving it to the servant to fetch in , sliped a half crown into the hand of his carrier and fellow traveller . " You are very kind , sir , " said the virtuous and exemplary Jesuit ; " but it is the duty of my profession to lend a hand to want . I saw you innocent and unsuspecting ; I saw also , that you were detached and isolated from all connections . I was apprehensive , therefore , for the respectability of the first which you should form , and having no ostensible mode whereby 1 could otherwise satisfy myself ,-as to this essential , without the danger of appearing
obtrusive or over-officious , I resolved to volunteer myself as your guide ; and am now repaid in the gratification of seeing you likely to be taken care of . God bless you , my child , receive your half crown back again , and my blessing along with it . "
-: ;• * 'A- * ' * * The . Jesuit was prophetic , —Thurlogh reaped laurels in college , and won hearts wherever he went . Ireland , his country and his pride , offered proofs of antiquity , which became his study ; yet love for mankind was his object , and Freemasonry his creed . Henry O'Brien , farewell , — what a tale thou wouldst have concluded is
known , alas ! but to thyself and to IIin who alone knoweth all things .