The dull play, the dull scene, the dull speech, is that in which we do not perceive this connection; but when once we are interested in the individuals concerned, we are so quick to perceive the connection, even though it be exceedingly distant and indirect, that the dramatist who should always hold the fear of Mrs. Craigie's aphorism consciously before his eyes would unnecessarily fetter and restrict himself.

Thus the political power of our nation, while fully alive below the surface, is fettered externally by this love of peace.

In consequence, the Press was gradually fettered, the universities were closely watched, and all revolutionary movements in cities were suppressed.

Saiáwush was then ignominiously fettered and conducted to the royal residence, which he had himself erected and ornamented with such richness and magnificence.

My Lady, sorely am I fettered by misfortune; My Lady, thou hast surrounded me, and brought me to grief.

The chain of Slavery which fetters every slave south of Mason and Dixon's Line, is as closely linked around the master as the slave.

The dull play, the dull scene, the dull speech, is that in which we do not perceive this connection; but when once we are interested in the individuals concerned, we are so quick to perceive the connection, even though it be exceedingly distant and indirect, that the dramatist who should always hold the fear of Mrs. Craigie's aphorism consciously before his eyes would unnecessarily fetter and restrict himself.