_r_ Seated on an upright tombstone, close to him, was a strange unearthly figure, _whom_, Gabriel felt at once, was no being of this world. _s_ _After eating a hearty dinner our carriages_ were brought to the door. _II Take one part only, either a or b._ _a_ "Magnanimity in politics is not seldom the truest wisdom; and a great empire and little minds go ill together. If we are conscious of our station, and glow with zeal to fill our places as becomes our situation and ourselves, we ought to auspicate all our public proceedings on America with the old warning of the church, _Sursum corda_! We ought to elevate our minds to the greatness of that trust to which the order of Providence has called us." Write one paragraph or two or more connected paragraphs on the passage given above. Let your answer show (1) the division of Burke's speech in which this passage occurs, (2) the relation of the idea here expressed to his plan for the government of America, (3) the manner in which his motions carry out this plan. _b_ "It appears that Addison, on his death bed, called himself to strict account, and was not at ease until he had asked pardon for an injury which it was not even suspected that he had committed,--for an injury which would have caused disquiet only to a very tender conscience. Is it not then reasonable to infer that, if he had really been guilty of forming a base conspiracy against the fame and fortunes of a rival, he would have expressed some remorse at so serious a crime?" Write one paragraph or two or more connected paragraphs on the passage given above. Show clearly to what reference is made in the last sentence. _III Take one part only, either a or b._ _a_ "Thou hast it now: king, _Cawdor_, _Glamis_, all, As the weird women promised, and I fear Thou _play'dst most foully for't_: yet it was said It should not _stand in thy posterity_, But that myself should be the root and father Of many kings. If there come truth from them-- As upon thee, Macbeth, their speeches shine-- Why, by the _verities_ on thee made good, May they not be my _oracles_ as well And _set me up in hope_? But hush, no more." In a paragraph or two show who is the speaker and what the passage suggests respecting his character. Give the meaning of the italicized words and phrases. _b_ "We wish to add a few words relative to another subject on which the enemies of Milton delight to dwell--his conduct during the administration of the Protector." In a paragraph or two summarize Macaulay's views on the subject indicated in the passage given above. _IV Take one part only, either a or b._