This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1866 edition. Excerpt: ...that to do with it? Do you think the anchorites of old drank wine in that manner?" "Possibly not, very possibly not; but their case was very different. They did not suffer from cold, for they lived in a warm climate. I do not, and I am justified in taking as much wine while living in this open shed as shall ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1866 edition. Excerpt: ...that to do with it? Do you think the anchorites of old drank wine in that manner?" "Possibly not, very possibly not; but their case was very different. They did not suffer from cold, for they lived in a warm climate. I do not, and I am justified in taking as much wine while living in this open shed as shall raise the temperature of my body to an equality with that of theirs in the African desert; and that cannot be done under a bottle a day. Now I have only one leathern bottle in my possession, and therefore you yourself must perceive that I am obliged, though sorely against my inclination, to go to London every day." "That is very sad indeed," said the imp; "but do you not think the anchorites, had they been placed in your position, would have attempted to abstain from wine? Judging from what I have heard of them, I think they would." "I do not agree with you. Judging from my own conscientious feelings on the subject, I am decidedly of opinion they would not; nor will I try it, lest I might fall into a grievous and sinful error." "And what may that be?" "In thinking that so sinful a mortal as I am could surpass the sanctity of those venerable men. I am not sure that even making the attempt would not be a mortal sin, and I shall not try it." "Just as you please," said the imp. "When do you start?" "Immediately. Now, my faithful companion," he continued, addressing the pig, who had just returned from the turnip-field, where, judging from the rotundity of its person, it had made an excellent breakfast, "let us start off for London at once, that we may have plenty-of time to see the sights; that is to say, after I have called on a friend of mine who lives in St. Nicholas in the Shambles." But the pig took no notice of the invitation, and stolidly...
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