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Penser may be used for pensée

Ex. Votre âme, à ce penser, de colère murmure. Boileau.

3. Discord, discords, may be used for différend, discussion-, querelle.

Ex. De vos discords passés perdez le souvenir. Eotrou.

4. Lors for alors, and las for hélas, are no longer einployed, exeept in the familiar style.

HAKMONY.

§39. H A RM ON Y.

Il est un heureux choix de mots harmonieux : Fuyez des mauvais sons le concours odieux : Le vers le mieux rempli, la plus noble pensée, Ne peut plaire à l'esprit, quand l'oreille est blessée. JBoileau. The following are some of the principal precepts to be observed to secure an harmonious style.

1. The succession of several harsh consonant souncls produces an unpleasant effect.

Ex. J'eus toujours pour suspects les dons d'un ennemi. Corneille.

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