2. "The exercise of love between father and son,the observance of righteousness between sovereign and minister, the rules of ceremony between guest and host, the display of knowledge in recognising the talented, and the fulfilling the heavenly course by the sage;—these are the appointment of Heaven. But there is an adaptation of our nature for them.
It did not belong to Fung Foo, now an officer, to befighting with tigers, playing the part of a bravo.