Part 25

15. But though they had been victorious in the land engagements, they were so little decisive as to lead to no important results.

16. Knowing nothing of the rules of the college or of its customs, it was with the greatest difficulty that the Dean could make me comprehend wherein my wrong-doing lay.

17. Fire, therefore, was the first object of my search. Happily, some embers were found upon the hearth, together with potato-stalks and dry chips. Of these, with much difficulty, I kindled a fire, by which some warmth was imparted to our shivering limbs.

18. In this connection a great deal of historic fact is introduced into the novel about the past history of the cathedral and of Spain.

19. Over the whole scene hung the haze of twilight that is so peaceful.

20. Compared with Italy, living is more expensive.

21. It is a fundamental principle of law to believe a man innocent until he is proved guilty, and once proved guilty, to remain so until proved to the contrary.

22. Not only had the writer entree to the titled families of Italy in whose villas she was hospitably entertained, but by royalty also.

23. It is not a strange sight to catch a glimpse of deer along the shore.

24. Earnings from other sources are of such a favorable character as to enable a splendid showing to be made by the company.

25. But while earnings have mounted amazingly, the status of affairs is such as to make it impossible to predict the course events may take, with any degree of accuracy.

The following is a list of corrections made to the original. The first line is the original line, the second the corrected one.

University have greatly helped him in the preparation of his manuscript University have greatly helped him in the preparation of his manuscript.

Compare the sentence. "The export of gold was prohibited," in which the Compare the sentence, "The export of gold was prohibited," in which the

Stevenson quoted under Rule 10. But apart from this, he should follow the Stevenson quoted under Rule 9. But apart from this, he should follow the

"ordered") is bade. "ordered," is bade.

=Effect.= As noun, means result; as verb, means to bring about, =Effect.= As noun, means result; as verb, means to bring about,

incontestable they ma ybe, are not properly facts. incontestable they may be, are not properly facts.

Acts of a hostile nature. Acts of a hostile nature

Dayton has adopted the commission system of government Dayton has adopted the commission system of government.

embarass embarrass