One of these might be hired, at no immoderate expense, for half a day.
This project appeared so practicable and so specious, that I deeply regretted the time and the efforts which had already been so fruitlessly expended.

If my project, however, had been mischievous, to review it with regret was only to prolong and to multiply its mischiefs.

I trusted that time and strength would not be wanting to the execution of this new design.
On entering Medlicote's house, my looks, which, in spite of my languors, were sprightly and confident, flattered Wallace with the belief that my exertions had succeeded.

When acquainted with their failure, he sunk as quickly into hopelessness.

My new expedient was heard by him with no marks of satisfaction.