In fine, the Grecians were the solemn Muftis of the school.

Eras were computed from their time;--it used to be said, such or such a thing was done when S---- or T---- was Grecian.
As I ventured to call the Grecians, the Muftis of the school, the King's boys,[1] as their character then was, may well pass for the Janissaries.

They were the terror of all the other boys; bred up under that hardy sailor, as well as excellent mathematician and conavigator with Captain Cook, William Wales.

All his systems were adapted to fit them for the rough element which they were destined to encounter.

Frequent and severe punishments which were expected to be borne with more than Spartan fortitude, came to be considered less as inflictions of disgrace than as trials of obstinate endurance.