There is one in particular, which the animals themselves obey without discussion, and invariably; it is that which tells us to avoid those who have once injured us, with or without intention, voluntarily or involuntarily.

The creature from whom we receive either damage or annoyance will always be displeasing to us.

Whatever may be his rank or the degree of affection in which he stands to us, it is best to break away from him; for our evil genius has sent him to us.

Though the Christian sentiment is opposed to it, obedience to this terrible law is essentially social and conservative.

The daughter of James II., who seated herself upon her father's throne, must have caused him many a wound before that usurpation.