[ 172 ) die ; if for another, let him live. It was found on examination that the petition of the poor soldier prayed for the lives of two of his com. rades, who having been found asleep on the watch, had been condemned to death. 72. Remedy against Discontent. . If those who are discontented with their lot in this world would look around, they would find themselves surrounded with sufferers. An Eastern prince having lost a favorite daughter, applied to a sage to restore her to life. I will restore thy daughter to thee, replied the sage, if thou canst find three persons who have never mourned. It is said that the prince made all possible inquiry for three such men, but meeting with disappointment, was completely silenced. 73. Thirst for riches. Dr. Franklin who died about thirty-eight yearaogo in America, was one of the greatest
