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My companion immediately introduced me to him, and at the same time gave me to understand that this was the great Reffei, one of the most distinguished literati of the country. Although his eye was remarkably piercing, I perceived in it somewhat of the wildness which always characterizes a Glonglim.
An indisposition experienced by Atterley, occasions his introduction to Vindar, a celebrated physician, botanist, &c., on whose opinions we have a keen satire. "I could not see this rash Glonglim attempt to climb that dangerous ladder, without feeling alarm for his safety.
No," he continued, "I am told it is a very rare thing to see one of these prize-fighters who is a Glonglim; but most of their employers belong to this unhappy race." On looking more attentively, I perceived many of these beings among the spectators, showing, by their gestures, the greatest anxiety for the issue of the contest.
Since that time his debts have accumulated so rapidly, that he will probably now be compelled to surrender his whole estate." "Is he also a Glonglim?" I asked. "Assuredly: what man, in his entire senses, could act so irrationally?" "There is nothing on earth that exceeds this," said I. "No," said the Brahmin; "human folly is every where the same."
But I predict that the popularity of their doctrines will not last; and if ever you visit the moon again, you will find that their glory, now at its height, like the ephemeral fashions of the earth, will have passed away." A celebrated physician: his ingenious theories in physics: his mechanical inventions The feather-hunting Glonglim.
And this is followed by a picture of reckless prodigality in another Glonglim. We pass over the description of the physical peculiarities of the moon, which seem to be according to the received opinions of astronomers, as well as the satire on National Prejudices, in the persons of the Hilliboos and Moriboos, and that on the Godwinian system of morals.
Not being able to catch his eye, so intent was he on his game, I felt some curiosity to know whether he was a Glonglim; but could not ascertain the fact, as some of whom the Brahmin inquired, said that he was, while others maintained that he was not. His adversary, however, evidently belonged to that class, and, when flushed with hope, reminded me of the feather-hunter.
There was no denying this statement of facts: but I could not help exclaiming, "Surely there is nothing certain in the universe; or rather, truth is one thing in the moon, and another thing on the earth." Farther account of Okalbia The Field of Roses Curious superstition concerning that flower The pleasures of smell traced to association, by a Glonglim philosopher.
I could not see this rash Glonglim attempt to climb that dangerous ladder, without feeling alarm for his safety. At first all seemed to go on very well; but just as he was about to lay hold of the gaudy prize, there arose a sudden squall, which threw both him and his supporters into confusion, and the whole living pyramid came to the ground together. Many were killed some were wounded and bruised.
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