Pedestrianism

280 APPENDIX. majesty replied, " Hewould do any thing becoming a gentleman, but never would part with his liberty of con­ science/' This sentiment,being soconsonant to the Apo­ logist's mind, and corresponding so closely withhis own principles and practice, drew forth his approbation; and wit'h mutual regret they parted, to meet no more. In the month of December he arrivedat Ury, and lived retired for nearly two years, enjoying domestic happiness in the bosom of hisfamily. But having goneto Aberdeen about the end of September 1690, to attend a meeting of Quakers, he caught cold while returning home,and, being seized with a fever, it put a period to his life onthe 3dof October, after a shorbt ut severe illness. With a mindnaturally strongand vigorous, he possessed all the advantages of a regular and classical education ; and his writings evidentlyshew the profundity of his ^search, as well as the extent and varietyof his learning. His mild temper, benevolent heart,and sprightly conversation, gave him influence withmen in elevated stations, which heem­ ployed notfor the benefit of his friends alone. From mo­ tives of pure benevolence, ohfeten successfully exerted him­ self in behalf of others, as well as for the members of the society towhich hebelonged. If, on one occasion, he in­ considerately betrayed a fervourof zeal in his profession of a preacher, by exposing himselifn sackcloth onthe streets of Aberdeen in the year 1672, wemust concede tohim, at least, the merit of sincerity, and, in justice, make every allowance for the ardour of a youthful mind. Although ; bis