It is in scenes of strife and danger--where courage is proved, and energy exercised, and fortitude tasked--that he will speak and move, the leader and superior. A merry child would have the advantage of him on this hearth. He is right to choose a missionary's career--I see it now."
"Gli ci vuole la vita di lotta e di pericolo, ove sono necessari il coraggio, l'energia e la forza; lo vedo ora; ha ragione di farsi missionario.