referred to he is able to
critically analyze the works of the old masters of literature, and
while pointing out the beauties of the originals with a pure and
discriminating taste is as quick to detect the defects of the accepted
translations; and in the latter case, if exceptions be taken to his
judgment, he straightway opens up the quarries of his exhaustless
knowledge, and builds a very Chinese wall of evidence around his
position. Every learned man who enters Ruloff's presence leaves it
amazed and confounded by his prodigious capabilities and attainments.
One scholar said he did not believe that in matters of subtle analysis,
vast knowledge in his peculiar field of research, comprehensive grasp of
subject, and serene kingship over its limitless and bewildering
details, any land or any era of modern times had given birth to Ruloff's
intellectual equal. What miracles this murderer might have wrought, and
what luster he might have shed upon his country, if he had not put
a forfeit upon his life so foolishly! But what if the law could be
satisfied, and the gifted criminal still be saved. If a life be offered
up on the gallows to atone for the murder Ruloff did, will that suffice?
If so, give me the proofs, for in all earnestness and truth I aver
that in such a case I will instantly bring forward a man who, in
the interests of learning and science, will take Ruloff's crime upon
himself, and submit to be hanged in Ruloff's place. I can, and will
do this thing; and I propose this matter, and make this offer in good
faith. You know me, and know my address.

SAMUEL LANGHORNE.
April 29, 1871.

APPENDIX L. ABOUT LONDON

ADDRESS AT A DINNER GIVEN BY THE SAVAGE CLUB, LONDON, SEPTEMBER 28,
1872.

(See Chapter lxxxvii)

Reported by Moncure D. Conway in the Cincinnati Commercial

It affords me sincere pleasure to meet this distinguished club, a club
which has extended its hospitalities and its cordial welcome to so many
of my countrymen. I hope [and here the speaker's voice became low and
fluttering] you will excuse these clothes. I am going to the theater;
that will explain these clothes. I have other clothes than these.
Judging human nature by what I have seen of it, I suppose that the
customary thing for a stranger to do when he stands here is to make a
pun on the name of this club, under the impression, of course, that he
is the first man that that idea has oc