For while he trod with firm and steady steps the path of logic, his vivid imagination was constantly scattering on each side flowers of fragrant beauty, to the wonder and delight of all who heard him.
Stevenson describes the balance between logic and imagination in a lawyer's argument, showcasing the art of persuasion.
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