Yet Aboniel did not wholly shun intercourse with mankind, but, on the contrary, had seven pupils, towardly youths belonging to the noblest families of the city, whom he instructed at stated times in philosophy and all lawful knowledge, reserving the forbidden lore of magic and alchemy for himself.

Our young master, a fine towardly gentleman, God bless him, and hopeful; why?

Mr, SPECTATOR, I am the happy Father of a very towardly Son, in whom I do not only see my Life, but also my Manner of Life, renewed.

My mistress had a daughter of nine years old, a child of towardly parts for her age, very dexterous at her needle, and skillful in dressing her baby.

My son Johnny was at the grammar school, and a towardly child.

His eldest Son is a Child of a very towardly Disposition, and as much as the Father loves him, I dare say he will never be a Knave to improve his Fortune.

Mr, SPECTATOR, I am the happy Father of a very towardly Son, in whom I do not only see my Life, but also my Manner of Life, renewed.

'Tis some amends his frailties to confess; Pray pardon him his want of wickedness: He's towardly, and will come on apace; His frank confession shows he has some grace.