ARGUMENT. True Christian Resignation not frequently to be seen.—The Register a melancholy Record.—A dying Man, who at length sends for a Priest: for what Purpose? answered.—Old Collett, of the Inn, an instance of Dr. Young’s slow-sudden Death: his Character and Conduct.—The Manners and Management of the Widow Goe: her successful Attention to Business: her Decease unexpected.—The Infant-Boy of Gerard Ablett dies: Reflections on his Death, and the Survivor his Sister-Twin.—The Funeral of the Deceased Lady of the Manor described: her neglected Mansion: Undertaker and Train: the Character which her Monument will hereafter display.—Burial of an antient Maiden: some former Drawback on her Virgin-fame: Description of her House and Household: Her Manners, Apprehensions, Death.—Isaac Ashford, a virtuous Peasant, dies: his manly Character: Reluctance to enter the Poor-House; and why.—Misfortune and Derangement of Intellect in Robin Dingley: whence they proceeded: He is not restrained by Misery from a wandering Life: his various Returns to his Parish: his final Return.—Wife of Farmer Frankford, dies in prime of Life: Affliction in consequence of such Death: melancholy View of her House, &c. on her Family’s Return from her Funeral: Address to Sorrow.—Leah Cousins, a Midwife: her Character; and successful Practice: at length opposed by Doctor Glib: Opposition in the Parish: Argument of the Doctor; of Leah; her Failure and Decease.—Burial of Roger Cuff, a Sailor: his Enmity to his Family; how it originated: his Experiment, and its consequence.—The Register terminates.—A Bell heard: Inquiry for whom? The Sexton.—Character of Old Dibble, and the five Rectors whom he served.—Reflections.—Conclusion. |