In this Example the magnitude of A is indicated by comparing it with B, and noting that the difference in the magnitude of the two is equal to the difference in the magnitude of C and D.

EXERCISE 94. Analyze and define the Elements.

1. Peasants are happier than princes. 2. He is the wiser of the two. 3. Food less palatable than wholesome. 4 An army more courageous than hardy. 5. A general eminent above all. 6. Islands far distant from the main land. 7. Killed about four thousand men. 8. Was within a little of (from) being run over. 9. Castles hard by the mountain. 10. Sailed near to the shore. 11. Brought thousands to destruction. 12. The city was thrown into a fever (493) of excitement. 13. Did otherwise than before. 14. Did as he pleased. 15. Did as he was commanded. 16. Lived a most happy life. 17. Houses painted as white as snow.

18. Modesty has more charms than beauty. 19. Forecast is better than hard work. 20. Gluttony kills more than the sword. 21. False friends are worse than open enemies. 22. None are so deaf as those that will not hear.

23.

"All things that are,

Are with more spirit chased than enjoyed."-Shak. Mer. of Venice.

SEC. XIX.-CONSEQUENCE WITH COMPARISON.

773. Consequence sometimes involves the Element of Comparison. In this case it always expresses a Consequence as a conception merely, and not as a fact, and usually relates to quantity, which is then indicated by the adverbs enough, sufficiently, when Comparison of Equality is involved, and by the adverb too, when Comparison of Inequality is indicated. The infinitive phrase-form is always used: as, "We have men enough to conquer." "We have too small a force

to conquer."

774. In these examples we have in the first instance a comparison instituted between the number of men we have, and the number necessary to ensure a victory, and it is found that they are equal. In the second case the same comparison is instituted, and it is found that there is an inequality in the two amounts, the number in possession being smaller than the number required. The comparison, moreover, in each case is indicated in the form of a consequence, ("to conquer,") which from the present force is conceived of as possible in the one case, and impossible in the other.

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775. The adverb of quantity is often omitted; as, He is not able to walk," (=has not ability (or strength) enough to walk)." He is worthy to rule," (has worth enough to rule).

776. Occasionally quality is referred to in this form of Consequence; as, "Apples fit to eat." Here a comparison is instituted between the qualities of the apples and the qualities of objects proper for food, and they are found to agree. The comparison, however, here, as in the examples above, is based upon a conceived consequence resulting from this quality of the fruit.

777. Consequence involving Comparison must not be confounded with Consequence involving Conformity (711). The sense is always a sufficient guide. Thus, "It is cold enough to snow (as a consequence of the low temperature) It is cold enough for winter" (in conformity with winter temperature). "A house too small to accommodate a large family." (Comp. and Conseq.) "A house too small for a boarding establishment." (Comp. and Conf.)

MODELS FOR ANALYSIS.-" We have too small a force to

conquer."

A Dec. Sentence. "We" is the Subj. of the S. W-f. The remainder is the Pred. of the Cx. W-f.; of which have" is the B. and modified by the remainder, an Obj. El. of the Cx. W-f. denoting the DIR. SUF'G OBJ.

"Force" is the B. and modified by "too small to conquer," an Adj. El. of the Cx. W-f. denoting PHYSICAL QUALITY, viz: MAGNITUDE.

Smal" is the B. and modified by "too (too much) to conquer," an Ad. El. of the Cx. W-f. denoting DEGREE.

"Too" is the B. and modified by "to conquer," an Adv. El. of the S. P-f. denoting CONSEQUENCE AND COMPARISON OF EQUALITY.

(The things compared are the present force, aud the force sufficient to conquer, and it is found that the former is the smaller. "To conquer" is also a conceived consequence of a larger force).

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Vegetables good to eat."

An Element of the Cx. W-f.; of which "vegetables" is the B. and modified by "good to eat," an Adv. El. of the Cx. W-f. denoting PHYSICAL QUALITY. "Good" is the B. and modified by "to eat," an Adv. El. of the S. P-f. denoting CONSEQUENCE AND COMPARISON OF QUALITY.

(The things compared are the quality of the vegetables in question and those qualities which make vegetables edible and wholesome, and it is found that they are similar. To eat" is also a conceived consequence of the quality

referred to.)

"A coat too large for a boy."

An Element of the Cx. W-f.; of which "coat" is the B. and modified by the remainder, an Adj. El. of the Cx. W-f. denoting PaYSICAL QUALITY, viz: MAGNITUDE.