I was a cyka of the worst sort.

Whether this may not be only in Pulpits, but after another perſwaſive method, at ſet and ſolem Paneguries, in Theaters, Porches, or what other place or way, may win moſt upon the People to receive at once both Recreation, and Inſtruction; let them in authority conſult.

those clouds, which did hang over and thus obumbrate him

The government started an antimalaria campaign.