Jasper County Democrat, Volume 2, Number 41, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 January 1900 — Twelve Good Rules. [ARTICLE]

Twelve Good Rules.

There is a line in Goldsmith's poem ot the "Deserted Village" which .greatlymystifies readers. It is this;— Twelve good rules the royal game of goose. According to Foster's life of him he referred to twelve good rules that Charles I. framed for his children. They were these: Urge no healths. Profane no divine ordinances. Touch not state matters. Reveal no secrets. Pick no quarrels. Make no <-om|>arisons. Maintain no ill opinions. Keep no bad company. Encourage no vice. Make no long meals. Kejwat no grievances. Lay no wagers.