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From Meditations by Emperor of Rome Marcus Aurelius

O love immense and independent, which nothing can limit or straiten!

From Spiritual Torrents by Jeanne Marie Bouvier de la Motte Guyon

Cæsar's men daily carried on their works to straiten the enemy; those of Pompey, having the advantage of numbers, did the same to enlarge themselves, and severely galled the enemy by their slingers and archers.

From Pinnock's improved edition of Dr. Goldsmith's History of Rome to which is prefixed an introduction to the study of Roman history, and a great variety of valuable information added throughout the work, on the manners, institutions, and antiquities of the Romans; with numerous biographical and historical notes; and questions for examination at the end of each section. By Wm. C. Taylor. by William Pinnock

To the Editers of The Cawcashin: Surs:—Didn't I tell you that, as soon as I got here, I would straiten things out?

From Letters of Major Jack Downing, of the Downingville Militia by Seba Smith

No law must straiten The ways they wait in, Whose spirits greaten And hearts aspire.

From More Songs From Vagabondia by Bliss Carman