The son of thy mother — This is added, to restrain the signification of the word brother, which is often used generally for one near a — kin, and to express the nearness of the relation, the mother's, side being usually the ground of the most fervent affection. Thy daughter — Thy piety must overcome both thy affection, and thy compassion to the weaker sex. The father and mother are here omitted, because they are sufficiently contained in the former examples.

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