13. How do these great princes seem to regard the world? 14. Paraphrase the selection.

15. Point out and amplify the rhetorical figures.

16. Give an analysis of the selection.

17. Select passages that impress you as apt or beautiful.

REMARKS. It will be noticed that, on whatever subject Cowper writes, he infuses into it a wise philosophy, pure morals, and a reverent tone. But these important lessons are not obtrusive: they grow out of the subject naturally, and afford real pleasure to a thinking mind. It is true, however, that in his reflective mood he sometimes wanders on and on from one thing to another until the reader forgets where he started in, and the author seems to have forgotten it also. Yet we have trodden a delightful path with him, and perhaps we have no need to retrace it, since he can still lead us on, showing us new beauties without end.

DESCENT OF THE OHIO.

AUDUBON.

1. Describe the shores of the Ohio as, in their primeval state, they appeared to the naturalist in the month of October. 2. What phenomenon was wrought by the rich and glowing hue of the sun?

3. Describe the descent of the river.

4. What seems to have been the attitude of nature toward this

portion of our country?

5. What peculiarity may the traveler observe as he ascends or descends the Ohio?

6. What makes the river in some places seem a lake of moderate extent instead of a stream?

7. How did the naturalist look upon the alteration that cultiva tion would soon produce upon the banks of this river?

8. What were the sounds of evening, and what was their effect? 9. How were the travelers greeted when daylight returned? 10. What traffic did they observe?

11. What does the writer say of the pleasure given him on this trip?

12. What reflections pass through the mind of the naturalist, as he contemplates this journey?

13. How do these considerations affect him?

PRECIPICES OF THE ALPS.

JOHN RUSKIN.

1. Describe the appearance of these awful precipices of the Alps.

2. How is their desolation set forth ?

3. What is unknown to them?

4. What sounds are never heard there?

5. How is this mysterious silence sometimes broken?

6. What is sometimes the only thing that moves or feels in all the waste of weary precipice that darkens five thousand feet of the blue depth of heaven ?

NATURE AND INNOCENCE.

WILLIAM WORDSWORTH.

1. How old is the maiden here described ?

2. Portray the environments of her home.

3. What benediction does the poet pronounce upon her?

4. Why does he feel prompted to pray for her when he is far away?

5. To what does he compare her ?

6. Of what has she no need?

7. What does she wear upon her forehead?

8. From what do the smiles spring that overspread her counte

nance ?

9. What are the causes of the only restraint she manifests ?

10. How do they affect her gestures?

11. To what does the poet compare her strife with these thoughts that are beyond her power of expression in words?

REMARKS. This extract is characteristic of Wordsworth. He presents us with a natural scene which comprises grandeur, beauty, and quiet loveliness. There are the gray old rocks, the trees, the lawn, the waterfall, the silent lake, the little bay, the quiet road, the humble home. With these he associates a human embodiment of natural loveliness, purity, and simplicity. She seems a part of the scene just described with an appropriate setting.

a picture

Having thus given interest to the landscape by associating with it a living soul, he proceeds to the study of character, and the interpretation of thought and motive; and with all, he mingles his own emotions. Thus it is throughout the most of his writings. They are a study of the thoughts and motives that underlie character. Natural scenery, though clearly and healthfully presented, seems introduced for the sole purpose of showing how it may soften and refine the human heart, directing it upward to the Creator of all things.

AN EVENING EXCURSION ON THE LAKE.

WORDSWORTH.

1. What remarks did the lady make?

2. What did these remarks suggest? A ride on the lake.

3. Who of all the company seemed the most delighted at this sug

gestion?

4. What did she do?

5. Describe the walk down to the lake.

6. Describe the beautiful view that was presented to them as they came to the bridge over the little stream.

7. What did the lady whisper, as she viewed this perfect reflection ?

8. With what feelings did the rest of the company view the scene?

9. As the company passed on, what did the lady say to one who was walking beside her?

10. What power did she say was given her while listening to the old man's words?

11. How did she sometimes feel afterward ?

12. What illustration did she use?

13. How was the conversation broken off?

14. How does the poet express his delight in using the oars, as he had so often used them in earlier years?

15. By what figure does he describe the progress of the boat? 16. What choice did the vicar place before them with regard to a place for landing?

17. How did the poet answer them?

18. Describe the scenery that surrounded them.

19. As they passed onward, what was produced by the same features differently combined?

20. Can such beauty be fully portrayed by poet or painter?

21. Who, alone, can make it his property?

22. What is the best that pencil or pen can do? It is to describe the sweet influences which such scenes produce.

23. How did the company regale and amuse themselves on the island where they landed?

24. What did one of the company say about the fire that had lately burned so brightly for them?

25. Of what did he regard it as an emblem, and what did it illustrate?

26. Describe the sylvan scenery that was presented to them as they meandered along the shore on their homeward voyage ?

27. What invited them to land?

28. As they climbed the hill, what views opened up before them?

29. As they admired this quiet scene, what was each anxious

to do?

30. What inspired this feeling?

31. What finally centered all their thoughts upon one grand display?

32. Describe this sunset scene.

33. As the good priest burst forth in a prayer of thanksgiving and praise, of what did he say these glories were but a faint reflection?

34. Like what, will those become who are at last divested of all dishonor, and cleansed from mortal stain?

35. What did he pray to have spread throughout all lands?
36. Why should every nation hear, and every heart obey?
37. How has the way been prepared?

38. Describe the remainder of the homeward voyage.
39. Write a paraphrase of each topic given in the analysis.

ANALYSIS. I. Preparation for the voyage. 2. The twofold image, and the thoughts it suggested. 3. The outward voyage. 4. Meditations on the scenery. 5. On the island. 6. Sylvan scenery on the homeward voyage. 7. View from the headland height. 8. The glories of the sunset. 9. The pastor's prayer. 10. Closing

scene.

SCENE IN AN INDIAN FOREST.

CHARLES KINGSLEY.

1. Describe the inflowing of the stream at the further side of the lawn.

2. Give a word-picture of the bank that rose up from the rocky

basin.

3. Describe the place where the stream left the lawn. 4. What else was there that could delight the senses? 5. How were the necessities supplied?