us, that those of whom we have entertained the most pleasant ideas, can fail us in the most unpleasant manner. The very light of day, even for ordinary purposes, seems taken from before one's eyes, if we cannot rely upon those about us, either for friendship or enmity, nor know who it is that is putting obstacles in our path.

The truth is, Mr. Moore could not state his objections to the Liberal fairly, without bringing his own principles into question :he did not choose to do that-and therefore he should have made no objections at all. If he had any thing else to say, for Lord Byron or himself, why did he not speak

out?

Had Mr. Moore been sincere, he would have saved me the trouble of the present work; or, at least, of a gives me any pain in it.

great deal which

Had Lord Byron

been sincere, he would have saved a great many people, and himself, a world of wretchedness.

Let the reader consider but these two facts, and make his own deductions.

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FAC NIILE OF MAKEATS'S POETRY, FROM LA ORIGINAL M S. OF HYPERION,