In that pleasant district of merry England which is watered by the river Don, there extended in ancient times a large forest, covering the greater part of the beautiful hills and valleys which lie between Sheffield and the pleasant town of Doncaster.

He that climbs a ladder must begin at the first round.

When a man has not a good reason for doing a thing, he has one good reason for letting it alone.

Mankind — the race would perish did they cease to aid each other.

He who indulges his sense in any excesses renders himself obnoxious to his own reason; and, to gratify the brute in him, displeases the man, and sets his two natures at variance.

Respect was mingled with surprise, And the stern joy which warriors feel In foemen worthy of their steel.

He that climbs the tall tree has won right to the fruit, He that leaps the wide gulf should prevail in his suit.