"We know the arduous strife, the eternal laws, To which the triumph of all good is given: High sacrifice, and labour without pause, Even to the death."

[46] The subject of itinerant traders is treated fully in an article by the author of 'Knowledge is Power,' in a paper in 'London,' vol. i. A portion of that article is here reprinted, with some alterations.

[47] First Report of Mercantile Law Commission, 1854.

[48] Ibid.

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TRANSCRIBER NOTES:

Page x: illustration #95 was not included in this edition.

Page 61: "seing" changed to "seeing" (and seeing, therefore, the fallacy).

Page 83: "cobler" changed to "cobbler" (carpenter, carter, cobbler, cook).

Page 155: "Parke" changed to "Park" (Mungo Park describes the sad condition).

Page 196: "Delf" changed to "Delft" (the common ware from Delft).

Page 227 two places: "calicos" changed to "calicoes" (no longer sends us his calicoes) and (is not longer weaving calicoes for us).

Page 248: deleted "the" (beyond providing a supply of material).

Illustration preceding page 321: "Manufctory" changed to "Manufactory" (Pianoforte Manufactory).

Page 392: "an." changed to "ann." (30 per ann. should now be).

Page 396: "diference" changed to "difference" ( it also expresses the difference between).