...antithesis, paronomasia, affected alliteration, and quaint conceits, must be studiously avoided ; and, on the other hand, care must be taken not to fall into bombast, stiffness, or exuberance of ornament. Under this head may be comprised Historical, Philosophical, and...

...wearied, and the mind depressed by ill success — the entire result being disappointment and failure. On the other hand, care must be taken not to fall into the opposite extreme of being under-bowed, as in this case also the loose becomes difficult, and generally...