"
Sometimes when the word with which the last preposition agrees, is
single, the comma may be omitted; as, "Many states were in alliance
_with_, and under the protection _of_ Rome."
The same rule and restrictions apply, when two or more nouns refer
to the same preposition; as, "He was composed both under the
_threatening_, and at the _approach_, _of_ a cruel and lingering
death;" "He was not only the _king_, but _the father of_ his
people."
5. The words, "as, thus, nay, so, hence, again, first, secondly,
formerly, now, lastly, once more, above all, on the contrary, in the
next place, in short," and all other words and phrases of a similar
kind, must generally be separated from the context by a comma; _as_,
"Remember thy best friend; _formerly_, the supporter of thy infancy;
_now_, the guardian of thy youth;" "He feared want; _hence_, he
overvalued riches;" "_So_, if youth be trifled away," &c. "_Again_,
we must, have food and clothing;" "_Finally_, let us conclude."
The foregoing rules and examples are sufficient, it is presumed, to
suggest to the learner, in all ordinary instances, the proper place for
inserting the comma; but in applying these rules, great regard must be
paid to the length and meaning of the clauses, and the proportion which
they bear to one another.
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