So truth, while only one ſupply'd the ſtate, / Grew ſcarce, and dear, and yet ſophiſticate.

After a little decent sorrow had been put forth for the late severe affliction, joined with some weariful truisms about resignation to the will of Providence, the rest of the epistle was filled up with reproofs about her ladyship's extraordinary and improper conduct in setting off without his consent!

The fire was still glowing after ten hours.

He went on to win a gold medal.