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ARGUMENT

Impression of these Narratives upon the Author’s mind–Pastor invited to give account of certain Graves that lie apart– Clergyman and his Family–Fortunate influence of change of situation–Activity in extreme old age–Another Clergyman, a character of resolute Virtue–Lamentations over misdirected applause–Instance of less exalted excellence in a deaf man– Elevated character of a blind man–Reflection upon Blindness– Interrupted by a Peasant who passes–His animal cheerfulness and careless vivacity–He occasions a digression on the fall of beautiful and interesting Trees–A female Infant’s Grave–Joy at her Birth–Sorrow at her Departure–A youthful Peasant–His patriotic enthusiasm and distinguished qualities–His untimely death–Exultation of the Wanderer, as a patriot, in this Picture– Solitary how affected–Monument of a Knight–Traditions concerning him–Peroration of the Wanderer on the transitoriness of things and the revolutions of society–Hints at his own past Calling– Thanks the Pastor.