| But, while we cheerfully give to literary excellence its full tribute of praise, we must be allowed to point out whatever appears faulty in the most unexceptionable productions; and the more eminent the writer, the more pressing is our duty to guard against those faults which are concealed from common eyes under an accumulation of beauties. ... Whatever men may think of the severity and sourness of professed critics, we beg leave to assure our readers, that when we do err, we wish it always to be on the side of liberality and candour. | |