CHAPTER XIX.

COURAGE.

Covraae is of two kinds—physical and
moral. Physical courage is that which makes
a person dare to face danger to the body:
moral courage is that which makes a person
dare to do right, to tell the truth, to be just
and honest, even when such conduet may
bring reproach or ridicule.

Physical courage belongs particularly to
men and boys, who should be*ashamed to
shrink from any duty because there is
danger in it. Courage too has been often
exhibited by women. We are told of a
mother in ancient times, whto saw a tiger
about to seize her infant, Thoughtless of
the danger to herself, she sprung to her
child, clasped it in her arms, and faced the
furious beast, as if to say, “Before you de-
vour my child, you must devour me!” The
tiger was confounded at this act of reso-