text:  What an extraordinary delusion did poor H----labour under in respect of the character of his friend! Here was a Mentor to form the opinions and regulate the conduct of a young gentleman stepping into life! Great as were his talents and acquirements and much as I might lose by neglecting to cultivate his friendship I resigned gladly every advantage rather than purchase the greatest with the sacrifice of the principles which had been so anxiously implanted in my bosom even from my cradle