Be not Haled, Selfish, Unadvised, or Passionate in any Thing you do; Don't affect Quaintness, and Points of Wit: neither Talk, nor Meddle more than is necessary. Take care that your Tutelar Genius ⁶ has a creditable Charge to preside over; That you appear in the Character of your Sex, and Age; Act like a Roman Emperour, that loves his Country : and be always in a readiness to quit the Field, ⁷at the first sounding of the Retreat. In the mean time manage your Credit so, that you need neither Swear your self, nor want a Voucher. Let your Air be chearful; depend not upon Foreign Supports, nor beg your Happiness of another. And in a word, never throw away your Legs, to stand upon Crutches.