The antique volume which I had taken up was the “Mad Trist” of Sir Launcelot Canning; but I had called it a favorite of Usher’s more in sad jest than in earnest; for, in truth, there is little in its uncouth and unimaginative prolixity which could have had interest for the lofty and spiritual ideality of my friend.
El antiguo volumen que había yo cogido era el Mad Trist, de sir Launcelot Canning; pero lo había llamado el libro favorito de Usher por triste chanza, pues, en verdad, con su tosca y pobre prolijidad, poco atractivo podía ofrecer para la elevada y espiritual idealidad de mi amigo.