cious spoils, the French Eagles; there are brass
entablatures underneath descriptive of the dates
and fields in which they were captured-the two
last from Waterloo are the only ones with flags
attached to them, and were unfurled only a few
days before that decisive victory; the Eagles
screw off the tops to be preserved on an emer-
geney, are of silver gilt, and attached to ebony
poles: numerous other flags of Wellington's
Peninsular acquirements hang about these, one
a very memorable trophy, from the desperation
with which the French officer defended his
sacred trust, and it is literally covered with
his blood. Above all these, is the famous invin-
cible standard of Napoleon, taken in Egypt, an
interesting object frequently missed by strang-
ers. The Royal Pew is the next object of at-
tention, comprising a whole gallery, with every
superb decoration ingenuity could invent; the
canopy is surmounted by the royal arms-the
top is painted with scriptural devices, by West:
the organ, a noble erection, is here accompanied
by the royal band, a strange but highly sublime
addition, and a greater attraction than the
preachers.

through all the public offices money is seen
flying about like dirt, and yet nothing is carried
on in the midst of a seeming confusion without
the most scrupulous care and exactness; in
changing ragged notes, which we were compelled
to do, (for they will not be looked at in London)
we passed through a variety of gradations-the
first elerk tears off one number-the next the
corresponding corner and then the signature-
the last preserves the skeleton, who gives you a
note elsewhere, and you procure your substi-
tutes; I should have observed that in all these
different transits the body of the note receives a
private mark. In the large yard were lying
bars of solid silver, with soldiers performing
guard over them, and we received the tempting
invitation to convey one way, without, perhaps,
the power to lift one. To Guildhall, hence,
was the walk of a few minutes-this is very ce-
lebrated for its antiquity more than its beauty,
but modern days have done as much for splen-
dour in the interior, as time has detracted from
its exterior: without much previous introduc-
tion you come at once into the large hall where
the civic dinners and other sumptuous entertain-
ments are given—a room indeed well adapted to We went to numerous of the churches which
the purpose from its commanding extent; there adorn the metropolis, especially to, what should
are some elegant monuments erected round and
never be omitted by a stranger, St. Stephen's,
upon the walls, one to a very popular lord Walbrook; here will be seen architecture in
mayor-a superb one to Nelson, and the last, all its beauties-lightness with true elegance
remarkable for its chaste execution, to the late combined; the altar piece has a fine represen-
Mr. Pitt, who is represented in full length in tation of the martyrdom of that Saint. In the
his senatorial robes, standing on England sur- evening to the Magdalen Hospital, in the Cha-
rounded by the sea, and in a posture indicating pel of which are to be found the choicest ora-
the attitude of delivering an eloquent address. torical preachers in England; few enter here,
The Egyptian Hall does honour to the city, and however insensible to feeling, without the tear
is decorated with many paintings of long es- of pity or remorse having bedewed their eyes
teemed and respected Aldermen-and here I the unfortunate females who have in an evil
cannot help mingling a little pleasantry with a hour, by the influence of their own weakness,
descriptive narrative;-many of these pictures or the vile arts of some seductive miscreant,
(but I believe the story has been published) had fallen from the path of honour into the polluted
from extreme age so far abandoned their colours sink of shame, form the interesting part of the
to the canvass as to render a similitude to the congregation, rendered invisible by screens,
originals impossible, even to those who had they sit near the organ and accompany its notes
other traces of their ancestors; in consequence, to appropriate hymns, in the most touching
and to obviate this, a Court of Aldermen sum- strains; hundreds have been restored to virtue
moned a celebrated artist to say what sort of and to society-have become good wives and good
varnish would best bring out the colours-he mothers, and died leaving behind them memori-
offered various opinions, and a diversity of pre-als of their gratitude in the munificence of their
parations, but a wag who was present said that
those who wanted to shew an alderman in his
true colours should varnish with turtle soup.
The exquisite taste of the whole suit of apart-
ments may be inferred from the high dignity
the corporate body of London hold themselves
in, and with some reason; their own Monarchs
and Princes frequently sit down with them to
the festive board-the allied Monarchs of Europe
have done the same, and the place is worthy of
the honour. The Mansion House, a large but
heavy building, is the exclusive residence of the
Lord Mayor for the time being, and the city
has provided most magnificently for its chief
magistrate; here we could not gain admission,
but were favoured with a description by a friend.
The morrow was Sunday, and it might be Begging in the streets of London seems near-
thought it would have interfered with our shortly suppressed: amid the immense subdivision
stay, but no:—this is the day of grand military of labour and professions, this avocation is gone.
service at Whitehall, and a numerous crowd There is always a great deal of nationality about
early assemble for admittance; a sort of herald the beggar, and could almost regret that I
proclaims to the assembled multitude that none have not had a proper specimen of the man-
can be admitted who hare boots, or do not wear ners of the country in the exercise of its lowest
a white neck-handkerchief, this observance I calling. An Irish beggar is like no other; none
presume arises from the almost regular presence but himself can be his parallel; he seems to
of royalty. Every Englishman's heart must mock his misery; is full of jests and saws; his
beat high with exultation at entering this depo- whole life has been little removed from want,
sitory of his country's honours-not the whole and he therefore exercises his trade with the dex-
grand and striking elegance of the place can terity of an experienced hand, and the good-
keep the eye from an observance of those pre-humour of one who had been reconciled to it

bequests.

Oh Woman! if by simple wile

Thy soul has stray'd from virtue's track,
'Tis Mercy only can beguile

By gentle ways the wanderer back.
The stain that on thy virtue lies,
Wash'd by thy tears, may yet decay;
As clouds that sully morning skies

May all be wept in showers away.

Thus I repeated to my fellow-traveller on leaving this interesting place, and so closed Sunday.

THE BEGGAR.

before it was forced on his choice but to see him in perfection, he must be met in his own country. A Scotch beggar goes about his basi ness in a very different style; he is more inclined to appeal to your sense of justice than your compassion, trusting that you will believe that necessity alone has forced supplication on him; and he seems, therefore, as if he was drawing on an established credit with you, rather than as one opening a new account. I have once or twice met a poor female, in a retired corner, in whose cautious, timid look, the image of a parish officer seemed to be reflected; but I fear my kindly feelings have been nipt in the bud by ineeting, in High Holborn, a sturdy Amazon, who, with the screaming brat she carried, were both eating tarts. One might have been excused had they supposed that the manners and condition of beggars could not admit of much change; but here the hand of luxury has been at work, as well as in higher regions. Poor Jane Shore's situation was very different, when she was obliged to go from door to door with the heavy "clap dish," to receive the alms of broken victuals which the charitable bestowed on her. In an old poem she is represented as carrying about "a dish that elap't and gave a heavy sound." This was a 'curious custom, of which we have no remnant left, as far as I know. From the fear of infection, beggars were obliged to carry about a dish with a moveable cover, which they placed at the doors of houses, then returned in a short while to receive what had been deposited in it: from this circumstance they were called "clapper dudgeons." It was customary, also, for the beadles to go about with a dish of this sort soliciting charity, which practice still remains in some remote parts of Scotland, where I have seen a long ladle employed, after the service, in making a collection for the poor of the parish.

MY OWN ROOM.

the

'My own room."-What a variety of consolatory associations are connected with this expression!-No man who can use it with truth is completely miserable. Abroad, he may be the victim of a thousand ills. Fatigue, vexation, fruitless toil, mortifications, neglect, and disappointment, may attend him through the happy haunts of men. He may be forced to parry assaults of knavery on every side, until he is ready to sink with exhaustion in the unequal combat. But he has a sanctuary where he knows he can take refuge, and bar out all im pertinent intrusion. He can hedge himself around with solitude, recover the native tone of his mind, "commune with his own heart in his chamber, and be still."

After a day passed in uncongenial pursuits and unpleasant rencontres, it is with feelings of inexpressible satisfaction that I revisit my own room of an evening. I shut my door, seat myself in my arm-chair, and defy the world. Abroad, I may be a dependant, a secondary being: but here, I am uncontrolled and absolute. This is my kingdom-I am Emperor here. It is true my domains are neither rich nor extensive but they are mine in undisputed right and peaceable possession, "et mihi magni satis." I say to myself with peculiar compla cency,

:

"Here at least

I shall be free-
Here I may reign secure.

Nor do I reign over myself alone. Like Alexander Selkirk, in the island of Juan Fernandez,

T

I have my subjects, who are likewise my companions and friends. Obedient, loyal, dutiful to the last degree, never murmuring, never seditious, never even speaking except when permitted. They are likewise a most noble and intelligent race, being composed of the choice spirits of every age and every country. Many of them are by birth of the order of nobility, and I even reckon among my subjects some crowned heads, as Frederick of Prussia, and the Emperor Marcus Aurelius. My subjects, gentle reader, are my books.

It is not to be imagined how few persons, comparatively speaking, have rooms that they can truly call their own." To say nothing of soldiers and sailors, and the great majority confined in prisons, from the King's Bench to the Hulks inclusive, many heads and many members of families have no rooms of their own. A married man whose wife is a shrew, seldom or ever has a room to himself; and many married men whose wives are not shrews, are similarly circumstanced. A single man who boards and lodges in a family is usually in a like predicament. But, by the way, this subject of board and lodging, boarding-houses included, well deserves a separate essay, and perhaps I may favour my public with something of that sort one of these days.

Those unfortunate persons whose circumstances will not permit them to have rooms of their own, are much to be pitied. The best advice I can give them, is to escape into solitude as often as they can. Occasional solitude is essential

than four feet one inch. He had a wooden box
made of tolerable dimensions, with a hole in
the top to let in light and air, and so contrived
as to fasten inside. To this sanctum our new
Gulliver used to retire after the fatigues of bu-
siness, to indulge in philosophic contemplation,
and read " Zimmerman on Solitude." On such
occasions he always took the judicious precau-
tion of stopping his ears with tow, that his di-
vine cogitations might be undisturbed by the
connubial storm that raged without. For the
man who, uncompelled by necessity, voluntarily
deprives himself of the inestimable privilege of
a room that he can call his own, I confess I
entertain no compassion; he has forfeited all
claims to human sympathy, and is "a wretch
whom it were gross flattery to call a fool."-
Lit. Museum.

MANCHESTER, EIGHT O'CLOCK A. M.

Tis now the hour of dust, and Manchester
And 1, so fond a thing is dust to me,
Is in a solemn, cloudy, darkness hung;
With all the weary pullings of exhausted breath,
Can't keep it off my clothes,
Tho' e'en my breath is gone with overpuffing.
I'll stay and house awhile-the dust is terrible,
And the rude manners of the servant girls
Give it a most alarming aspect.
How awful is this gloom! And hark!
The clank of meeting brushes loudly sounds,
That the contending maids do almost knock
Their weapons' heads from off the handles.

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foundation of future wealth. But difficult was the task he had to perform; hourly experience told him there were many, very many, pressing forward to the same goal, and by the same dishonourable path, who would rejoice to establish their own estimation on the wreck the Governor-general, who, thongh he in some mea

of another's. Chance, however, introduced him to

sure penetrated into his character, yet considered him as a fit agent to employ in a doubtful embassy to one of the Princes of the interior. His shrewd penetration and polite address gained the desired end, and he returned to the seat of government universally applauded. Fame, riches, honour, now lay before him; but the baneful passions that lurk'd within the dark volcano

of his breast, would at times burst forth, and reuder

him an object of abhorrence to the truly virtuous and good. Riches, riches, were all his heart's desire, and for that he would have sacrificed his soul; yet he was the man of honour. Engaged in another embassy, his palanquin and attendants were attack'd by a party of marauders, who having conquer'd and plunder'd, left their victims apparently dead upon the plain; but Perkins, though severely wounded, was saved through the intrepidity of a Sepoy, who covered his body and fell dead upon it.

The victors were as sudden in their retreat as they had been in their attack, in consequence of the intelligence received from another party of wanderers that a troop of horsemen were rapidly advancing. The troop arrived, and proved to be a large party of Armenians, well armed and mounted, who were proceeding with their retinue in the same direction as the embassy. After examining many of the different bodies, without discovering any who yet linger'd in the vale of existence, they were about mounting their horses to pursue their route, Beneath the accumulated heap of slain lay the faint and motionless Perkins. Alive, yet una

to the soul's health; no man, who is altogether Broom threatens broom in high and boastful clankings, ble to move; sensible, yet denied the power of speech,

deprived of it, can long preserve any originality of mind, or any freedom, firmness, or independence of character. A friend of mine who had no room of his own, and was so situated as to be obliged to listen every day in silence to the most revolting absurdities, and to witness the most flagrant violations of good taste, feeling, and even decorum, without daring to express dissent or disapprobation, took the following method of counteracting the deleterious effect which such a course of life must infallibly produce upon the mind. He took a solitary walk every evening, during which he employed himself in recollecting all the absurd opinions he had heard in the day, and confuting them with extraordinary ability. The rudeness and folly that he had witnessed, he exposed with uncommon power of ridicule and invective, playing by turns the parts of Horace and Juvenal. He replied to insults with becoming spirit, dealt desperately in keen retorts and overwhelming rejoinders, and sometimes proceeded even so far as to give the lie direct, and inflict personal chastisement. This last operation was generally performed by kicking the posts, or belabouring the mill-stones with amazing energy and effect. By this salutary exercise my friend contrived to preserve his mental health, as well as his bodily, and to lose nothing of the original and vigorous

tone of his character.

And see, there's one has knock'd her brush clean off,

And is most dext'rously fastening on again,
With dreadful note of preparation;
While I, with horror stupified here sit,
And inly ruminate the morning's danger.
By my soul! my stern impatience chides this tardy-
gated cloud,

away.

That like a foul and ugly witch doth limp so tediously
I'll to the street, and once more try
To force my passage thro' it.
Manchester, Nov. 18th, 1823.

ANTI-PULVIS.

he witnessed their examination, heard their remarks, and knew they were going to abandon him to his fate, without the possibility of making, the least exertion to inform them the lamp of life was yet glimmering in the socket.

Conscience, like an overwhelming torrent, now rush'd with fearful recollection of the past, and presented to his agonized anticipation an awful futurity. The sword of retributive Justice seem'd sheath'd in his heart; Hope spread her pinions, and Despair clutch'd his victim. He heard the tramping of the horses, and supposed the rear of the company were passing the spot-when, what was his delight to recognize a wellknown voice, uttering in all the eagerness of desire, Hoot, hoot, wait a wee, gude folk, and tak me wi' you, for 'tis nae gude to remain here and be flay'd alive by the black beetles." Yes, it was Andrew Magennis, his confidential servant, clerk, and locum tenens. Andrew had fought very bravely, till finding they were worsted, he had sought his opportunity to decamp, and throwing himself upon his face as one dead, suddenly sprung up while they were plundering the baggage, and fairly took to his heels. A neighbouring jungle affordAed him shelter, and here he watch'd the proceedings of the second party, when finding they were friends, he quitted his concealment, and presented himself to their view.

For some time previous to Amelia's death, Mr. N had contracted an acquaintance with the family of a reputed wealthy merchant lately arrived from India. correspondence had commenced on mercantile transactions, under inutual obligations, before he quitted the East; but now having met, a similarity of disposition produced a closer intimacy, and they became almost inseparable. This family consisted of a Mr. Perkins, been educated for the station of a lawyer's clerk, but a widower, and two daughters. Early in life he had possessing a genius above the drudgery of the quill, be left England as a bold adventurer, having nothing to lose, but every thing to gain.

A philosophic cobler of my acquaintance, who lived in an attic in Crown-street, Seven India at this time presented a large field wherein to Dials, with a wife who weighed sixteen stone, cultivate his talents; it was a rich soil, promising an and six children, took a different method of re- abundant harvest to repay his labours. Handsome in freshing his exhausted spirit. He used' to get person, gracefully polite, he had studied human nature out on the leads of the house to meditate, like for the worst of purposes, and could become every Isaac, at even tide," saying that it was "bet-thing to every body. A coward in heart, yet daring in danger; and though shrinking with horror from the ter to dwell on the house-top, than with a brawlmonitor within, he would nevertheless stand unappall'd ing woman in a wide house." When, however, to face the weapon nprais'd by insulted honour or ontthe cold weather obliged him to descend from raged integrity. Arrived at Calcutta, his cheerful his eirie, he contrived a novel and most ingenimanners and polish'd ease introduced him to several ous plan of retirement. Fortunately for his respectable families, till after various vicissitudes, purpose, though he had a great soul, he pos- by cozening the unwary and flattering the great, be sessed but a little body, not measuring more contrived to amass some little property, and lay the

The troop halted, and he was introduced to the presence of a venerable man as the leader. Andrew made his salaam with all the grace of a native, for he was Sirs, a fearfu' onslaught this! And my maister, too, not unacquainted with the benefits of booing. "Een, puir bodie! Well, well, you'se no leave me here." The leader shook his head in token that he was not naderstood; but poor Andrew construed it into a rejection of his suit. "Eh, Sir, you would-na leave a puir Glasgow lad to perish i' the wilds of Ingee? And mair, when you ken that he's a descendant of the Mac Innis', although for reasons best interpreted by himsel, my gude feyther spellit it M-a-ma-g-e."

At this moment an individual of the suite rode up, and enquired in tolerable good English the cause of the present scene. Andrew related it with as much brevity as in him lay, representing himself in no ordinary capacity, and was not a little gratified to find that his relation produced some marked tokens of respect toward himself. A horse was provided, but still he wish'd once more to see his friend.

"An' wad you

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haud a wee the wiles I tak one maire look before the foowls of the air prew upon the carcass?" And (thought Andrew) it may be the rogues have dinnae taken all the siller, perhaps have miss'd the pouch a'thegither, as these breckless rascals din nae ken the right way to honest men's pockets. His request was complied with. Turning over the mangled bodies, he discovered at last that of his principal. "Puir bodie? puir bodie! (stooping down and commencing his search.) Vera true is it as Solomon says, that a living dog is better than a dead lion. As I live, here's the siller! But look ye, was there ever so unceevil a corpse as to be prying into the actions of the living? See if he has, na open'd ane of his eyes,-and now there's the twae glow ring full in my face!" In fact, Perkins, relieved from the burthen above him, nature was resuming her functions, and after considerabie exertion the wounded man was enabled to tell his own tale. The good Samaritan poured oil into his wounds, set him upon his own beast, and slowly conducted him on his journey. Arrived at the splendid residence of his benefactor, every care which humanity could dictate was manifested towards the sufferers, for Andrew too had received some marked tokens of the Indian's friendship in various parts of his mechanism. A few weeks produced a convalescence, and Perkins was able to crawl about, often attended by his generous protector.

The Armenian merchant was considered the most wealthy among his people, and beloved by all. He had two daughters, the pride, the delight of his heart. By some accident Perkins obtained an interview with

the youngest, and so well improved his opportunity, that another and another succeeded. But why need I relate every circumstance attending the progress of villany? When the hour fix'd on for departure arrived, it was discovered that the Englishman was already gone, and had stole the fairest jewel from the old man's breast-his daughter. So secretly had every thing been plann'd, that they were far distant before a discovery took place; and being in the neighbourhood of the English camp, were actually married by the chaplain to one of the regiments. On her part 'twas a union of affection; she had left all for him-country, friends, religion-all for her husband; but on his 'twas avarice and ambition. Should she be pursued, the hand of the assassin would seek every where to wipe away the stain. Her father loved his child-it broke his heart! He bless'd her in his dying hour, and left her an equal portion with the rest.

Perkins, on his return to Calcutta, found himself possessed of immense wealth, and all the heart could reasonably desire. His wife was lovely, tender, and tondly attached to her husband; but he, incapable of one sentiment which springs from the softer feelings of The mind, treated her with unkindness and neglect. He had gained his point, the fortune of his wife, and now seem'd to consider that wife as an incumbrance with it-a prevention to the abandoned propensities he had hitherto indulged. Mrs. Perkins, when too late, saw her error, and short was her passage to the silent tomb: she died giving birth to her second daughter, and shared the same grave with her offended parent.

Releas'd from that restraint which the virtuous hold over the mind of the vicious, Perkins gave loose to his unbridled appetites, and indulged in almost every criminal excess; but though an adept in dissimulation and fraud, there were others who could surpass him, as his heavy losses at the gambling-table clearly manifested. His splendid mansion was the abode of luxury and voluptuousness, and the education of bis children was entrusted to persons who considered it their interest never to thwart the views or inclinations of the young ladies......There some individuals who, in spite of every requisite to render their name illustrious and their society estimable-aye, it seems even in spite of themselves, continue to pursue a line of conduct that eventually must degrade them in the estimation of mankind, and destroy their own enjoyment. And are they happy? Oh no! there is no peace to the wicked. ......Years rolled rapidly away, and the Misses Perkins attained the age of womanhood, well skill'd in superficial fashionable accomplishments, but with minds uncultivated and hearts perverted. The style in which they lived at Calcutta, united to the extravagance, and latterly an increased thirst for play in Perkins, considerably reduced that wealth which most imagined,

were since actually married, without bis being aware of the cruel deception.

Jealousy is a rauk weed, which must either be torn by the root from the heart at one determined effort, or spreads its poisoned influence and destroys existence. Mr. N– had doubted and trembled, yet still held firm belief in the rectitude of his wife, but he failed in ban

does not always blow from the same point of the com-
from appearances, to be boundless; but the breeze
favours.
pass, and Fortnne is equally variable in her smiles and
ship, which through some mismanagement was unin-
Loss followed loss, and the wreck of a rich
sured, determined him to quit India with the residue
of his property, and once more seek his native land.
daughters, who inherited the baneful passions and
The diminution of his riches was known only to hisishing suspicion from his mind; and as the attachment
principles of their father; though in Miss Julia, the
to her society decreased, so in the same proportion the
doubts of her integrity were multiplied. On this occa-
youngest, there would at times a semblance of her
sion he waited not to hear more, but rush'd from the
flower bursting through the weeds that check'd its
mother's soften'd tenderness be displayed, like a bright house, enter'd Mrs. N's apartment, and demanded
when and where she had last seen Morton. Surprise
growth.
at his abrupt entrance, and the question that was asked
very courteous manner, kept Amelia silent.
"'Tis plain, 'tis evident!" exclaim'd the distracted
man, and left the room. Astonishment for a while
innocence and a sense of duty soon recall'd her wonted
chained every faculty of Amelia's mind; but conscions
firmness, and she hastened after her husband-he had
left the house. Mrs. N-- attributed this occurrence to
the right authors, and the following day sought an
opportunity of entering on the subject, but all ber ef

Arrived in the metropolis of England, they esta-
blished themselves as befitted the character of those
who had recently quitted the fountain of wealth in pos-
session of its most ample stores, as by this means they
entertained hopes of retrieving their shattered fortunes,
either by union with some fool of quality, or as chance
might direct. The interview with Mr, N-, which
called forth some of his natural peculiarities, render'd
him at once a desirable object on whom to practise their
proposed plan; but Mr. N was already married. No
matter, many things might occur; at all events they
could manage to derive some credit from the acquaint-
ance; and this desire was increased by the unoffending
and amiable Amelia, who, though gentle and aflable at
most times, yet always felt a chill of repulsive coldness
at her heart whenever she was compell'd to associate
with these females in their visits.

There is a certain instinct in virtue, which, like the sensitive plant, shrinks when touch'd,—a kind of intuitive feeling, that seems almost supernaturally to know when and where to reject the evil and chuse the good. Such was Amelia's; nor did the Misses Perkins possess one quality which could recommend them to her susceptible and well-cultivated mind. She was unable to penetrate their design in ingratiating themselves with her husband, though she would sometimes mention it known to the unamiable trio, and operated as a strong to him with mild remonstrances. These things were inducement for the destruction of their hapless victim.

in no

forts were vain. The conflicts in the breast of the

unhappy man were very great; but pride warned bim not to condemn without farther proof, therefore he from all the world, for he imagined the Perkins' were buried it in his own heart, as he hoped, in secrecy ignorant of his ever having known Morton; and he now determined to appear as if unconscious of what he had heard.

her parents, but the child, on some pretext was to reAmelia made preparations for her annual visit to main in town. N-, accompanied by James, dined at the splendid About a week after ber departure, Mr. mansion of Mr. Perkins, in Portman-square. The lia remark'd, in an apparently indifferent manner, bow name of Morton was again introduced, when Miss Justrongly James resembled him, and inquired of Mr. related? The first remark threw the wretched min N--whether he knew the person, or was in any way remains of self-possession. The scene which followed entirely off his guard, and the inquiry destroyed all baffles description; but how was it heightened on the announcement of a courier, who enter'd almost breathmanner of Amelia's death, written by the Curate of the neighbouring village! Over what ensued the veil while it contemplates the picture, shudders at the realmust be drawn: 'twas horrid-dreadful! Humanity ity, and throws down the pen?

beauty and symmetry of her figure, of which advanta-less, delivering a letter containing the information and
Nature had been very bountiful to Amelia in the
ges the other ladies could not boast; they therefore de-
termined to be revenged on Nature in the person of
her whom they now literally hated. For this purpose
they glean'd from every possible source, both pure and
impure, all the accounts of her origin, and made
themselves acquainted with most of the particulars of
her early life; but all was beyond the reach of ca-
lumny; the breath of slander could not taint the pol
ished mirror which reflected her virtues, and on this
account the sting of malice received a double portion To the Myosotis or
of venom. The connexion with Henry Morton afford-

tions into effect; for from motives of delicacy to all
ed them some hope of carrying their diabolical inten-
parties, it was partly unknown to Mr. N—.
heard of the young man, and knew there was some
He had
partiality existing, but not its extent. Self-self was
bis chief consideration.

Perkins, who still pass'd for a man of immense
wealth, though his income was much straitened by
their style of living and bis ill luck at play, render'd
himself necessary to Mr. N— by tampering with his
passions and practising upon his peculiarities, so much
so that he was seldom at home; indeed the conversa-
tion and manners of Margaret and Julia Perkins was
more suitable to his taste than the mild sweetness and
elegant demeanour of Amelia. The name of Morton
exciting more than a remembrance in the mind of Mr.
had frequently been introduced en-passant, without
N-, who was ever silent on the subject. This was
precisely what they wish'd, for his silence gave them
opportunities of conversing and throwing out hints,
which, though unnoticed, never failed in their opera-
tion. On one occasion, by a preconcerted scheme, he
was ushered into a room adjoining one where the ladies
were seated, and overheard them discoursing on the
subject. They were speaking of Morton as one they
had known in India, and represented him as a depraved
and abandoned character; who previous to quitting his
native land, had seduced a young female that was on
the eve of marriage to another, and they understood

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Forget me not," a wild flower, planted by the Author in a friend's garden.

Hawkins and his lady were often of the party. It was very attractive, being attended mostly by Dr. Hurd, both before and after he was a bishop Dr. Kaye, afterwards Sir Richard Kaye and Dean of Lincoln-Dr. Warburton and his lady Bishop and Mrs. Moss-Bishop Halifax and his lady-Dean Tucker-Dr. Gloster Ridley-and many others. Of Dr. Hurd it may not perhaps be generally known, that, in case Buonaparte had effected a landing in this country, it was the intention of our late reverend Monarch and good old King, to have removed his family to Hartlebury, being at that time the residence of Dr. Hurd, as Bishop of Worcester. When he was afterwards translated to the See of Lichfield | and Coventry, he was obliged to take his name off his door, so troublesome were the multiplicity of begging applications, and so open did it lay him to imposition.