A Howard is nowhere lovelier than in America, or a sweaty nightcap less relished.

We are then reminded how Catiline died fighting, with the wounds all in front; and are told that the "world has generally a generous word for the memory of a brave man dying for his cause, be that cause what it will; but for Catiline none!" I think there is a mistake in the sentiment expressed here.

To die readily when death must come is but a little thing, and is done daily by the poorest of mankind.

The Romans could generally do it, and so can the Chinese.

A Zulu is quite equal to it, and people lower in civilization than Chinese or Zulus.