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It is the call of nature, which requires to be relieved by some

indulgence, sometimes of ease only, but sometimes too of

dissipation and diversion. If it is not complied with, the

consequences are often dangerous and sometimes fatal, and such as

almost always, sooner or later, bring on the peculiar infirmity

of the trade. If masters would always listen to the dictates of

reason and humanity, they have frequently occasion rather to

moderate, than to animate the application of many of their

workmen. It will be found, I believe, in every sort of trade,

that the man who works so moderately, as to be able to work

constantly, not only preserves his health the longest, but, in

the course of the year, executes the greatest quantity of work.