This engine may be contrived from the same principles by which Archytas made a wooden dove, and Regiomontanus a wooden eagle.

This engine may be contrived from the same principles by which Archytas made a wooden dove, and Regiomontanus a wooden eagle.

Such madness, as for fear of death to die, Is to be poor for fear of poverty. 'Tarentine': Archytas, much praised by Horace. 'Twins' humours': in his comedy called 'Adelphi.' THE FOURTH PART.