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OF DEPRAVITY.
St. Luke. The Jews seeing Christ performing miracles, and proving that they had sinned against the law, immediately contrive his death. But these conspirators, and the like to them, shall die the death. Therefore, let us diligently study to correct what is amiss in this life present, that we may, &c.
TALE IX.
OF DEPRAVITY CONQUERED BY MILDNESS.
Alexander was a renowned and prudent Emperor. He married the daughter of the King of Syria, and had by her a beautiful son. The boy grew, but coming to man's estate, he conspired against his father, and continually sought his death. This conduct surprised the Emperor, and conversing with the Empress, he said, "Fair wife, tell me, I
